Description
Book SynopsisLearning and Being in Person-Centred Counselling has inspired and guided thousands of counselling students since it was first published in 1999. Tony Merry died in 2004, and this third edition has been updated, with a new chapter on recent developments, by Sheila Haugh, a long-time colleague who knew him and his work well. Learning and Being offers an in-depth exploration of all aspects of person-centred counselling, from its origins to current developments in theory and practice. It is written in clear and accessible language, with exercises and checklists to prompt the reader's own thinking and learning. It brings theory to life with its suggestions for exploring and developing person-centred values, qualities, attitudes and skills. Chapter covers essential aspects of theory and practice, including working at relational depth, training issues and supervision, and a comprehensive resource list of other relevant texts. READERSHIP-Learning and Being in Person-Centred Counselling is recommended for: - certificate and diploma counselling trainees and tutors. - undergraduate psychology students and lecturers. - nurses and social workers in training. - those on vocational and 'helping professions' related courses. - trainees on integrative, cognitive or psychodynamic courses. - people training to work in the voluntary sector. - anyone seeking specialist input on contemporary person-centred theory and practice.
Trade Review'There are no easy routes to becoming a person-centred counsellor, but this book is surely one of the best guides to anyone striving towards learning and being within this approach.' - David Murphy, Associate Professor, School of Education, University of Nottingham; 'This book is highly accessible... I would strongly recommend it to counselling and psychotherapy students.' - Peter Blundell, Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Liverpool John Moores University; 'Students will find in this book a thorough grounding in person-centred theory and practice; for experienced practitioners, it will enhance their understanding and their abilities.' - Janet Tolan, therapist, supervisor and educator; 'Tony Merry's Learning and Being helped me to find my way into my own person-centred practice. I've returned many, many times to this book, feeling inspired and encouraged with every new read.' - Graham Westwell, Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Edge Hill University, Lancashire.
Table of ContentsIndex of checklists and exercises, Foreword by Pete Sanders, Preface to the third edition by Sheila Haugh, Preface to the second edition by Tony Merry, 1-Introducing person-centred counselling, 2-Human nature, actualisation and the emerging self, 3-Self and person, 4-Towards a theory of person-centred counselling, 5-Person-centred counselling in practice, 6-Working at 'relational depth': the kid with the chips, 7-Recent developments in person-centred counselling by Sheila Haugh, 8-Developing person-centred values, skills, attitudes and personal qualities, 9-Training issues: client work and personal development, 10-Supervision, 11-Resources
