Description
Book Synopsis"This book is compact and easy to read, and could make a significant contribution to practitioners' ability to communicate effectively and make their practice patient centred." Journal fo Clinical Nursing
"This is a delightful book which is well written, easy to read and suitable for students, qualified nurses and those who are specialist nurses."
Journal of Community Nursing
Counselling is a diverse activity and there are an increasing number of people who find themselves using counselling skills, not least those in the caring professions. There is a great deal of scope in using counselling skills to promote health in the everyday encounters that nurses have with their patients. The emphasis on care in the community and empowerment of patients through consumer involvement means that nurses are engaged in providing support and help to people to change behaviours.
Community nurses often find themselves in situations which require in-depth listen
Table of Contents
Introduction
The process of counselling
Beginning a relationship
Sustaining the relationship
Facilitating change
Professional considerations
Caring for the carer
Appendix
useful information
References
Index.
