The Handbook of Counselling Children & Young People
- Maggie Robson - Keele University, UK
- Sue Pattison - Newcastle University, UK
This Second Edition is updated with the latest developments and research in an ever-changing field, and includes new content on:
- Diversity and difference
- Mental illness
- Safeguarding and risk assessment
- Child and young people’s development
- Attachment theory and application
Each chapter includes a chapter introduction and summary, reflective questions and activities, helping trainees to cement their learning. With chapters contributed by leading specialists and academics in the field, this book is essential reading for trainees and practitioners working with children and young people.
“…essential reading for any course training counsellors and psychotherapists to work with children.”
Readable and engaging. I enjoyed the various challenges to traditional thinking, which ensure that the reader has the most up-to-date knowledge.
This book is the top choice for me in counselling children and young people
A clear and effective guide covering all key aspects of counseling children and young people.
Thoroughly recommended
This book is well written and is accessible for both qualified and trainee counsellors. A wide range of theoretical approaches are covered within, along with practical elements of counselling. The discussion questions are particularly helpful and thought provoking.