{"product_id":"personal-development-groups-for-trainee-counsellors-9781138479289","title":"Personal Development Groups for Trainee","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersonal development (PD) groups are a key feature of many counsellor training programmes. \u003ci\u003ePersonal Development Groups for Trainee Counsellors: An Essential Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive and accessible study guide written by experienced tutors and lecturers to support students with their PD group work and other personal development activities, helping students to get the most out of these experiences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis essential resource is aimed primarily at those who are new to counsellor training. It will also be useful for anyone who wants to understand more about the nature of PD groups and how these can be used effectively. Case studies, questions and activities encourage readers to reflect on different topics and on themselves, including looking at how to improve self-care and how mindfulness can help. The book looks at the historical background to PD groups; how they can be used effectively, and also real-life experiences from both tutors and recent students. Other chapters \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This wonderful additional to the field offers an informed and helpful insight into the world of personal development groups. The collaboration of contributing authors, all experienced practitioners, supervisors and academics, provides an engaging and valuable resource to trainee counsellors and therapists and others interested in their own personal development. The rich integration of theory, practice examples, case studies and reflective exercises creates a well-informed companion guide, signposting the reader seamlessly through the often complex, challenging and ultimately rewarding experience of personal development groups.' - \u003cb\u003eAnna Playle\u003c\/b\u003e, Psychotherapist, Supervisor \u0026amp; Programme Director and Senior Lecturer, Canterbury Christ Church University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'It is acknowledged that personal development groups, although essential to therapeutic education, can be experienced with some trepidation—not only by students! This book, produced by five experienced and committed practitioners will be welcomed by trainee therapists, their teachers and supervisors. It is a 'go-to' handbook that helps to demystify the purposes and processes involved in PD group membership where the need for good facilitation and active participation is a given. This book is definitive in its broad-spectrum coverage and it is presented in a very accessible format.' - \u003cb\u003eMarjorie Ashdown\u003c\/b\u003e, BACP Fellow, PD Group Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor and Therapist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who works with people, as it has certainly enhanced my capacity for reflection and broadened my personal development. The exercises were often transformative and encouraged me to look at things from a slightly different perspective. They encouraged self-reflection and I felt my capacity for personal development deepened through the experience. I especially appreciated the vignettes throughout which allowed me to put my learning into context.' - \u003cb\u003eMargo Fourman\u003c\/b\u003e, Special Education and Learning Development Tutor, University of Huddersfield\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eList of contributors\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreface\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection A: Understanding personal development\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. What is personal development? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarole Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A historical overview of personal development groups\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarole Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. A historical and personal view of PD groups\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracy Hitchcock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Personal development journeys: Student experiences \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdited by Jayne Godward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection B: The personal development group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Understanding the personal development group \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJayne Godward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Experiences of personal development groups: A research base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarole Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Experiences of running personal development groups: The facilitator role \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJayne Godward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Conflict and difficulties in personal development groups \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJayne Godward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection C: Developing self-awareness to enhance practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Ethics and personal development: Understanding personal ethics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeather Dale\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Personal moral qualities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeather Dale\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Attachment styles and relational patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracy Hitchcock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Identity and the counselling relationship: Who do you think you are? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTara Fox and Jayne Godward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection D: Other aspects of personal development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. Personal therapy in counsellor training \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeather Dale, Jayne Godward and Carole Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. Supervision and personal development \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeather Dale and Jayne Godward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15. Self-care and support for trainee counsellors \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeather Dale\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16. Mindfulness and self-compassion \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTara Fox\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e17. Reflecting on and capturing your personal development: Study skills support \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeather Dale and Jayne Godward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndex\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019491475799,"sku":"9781138479289","price":34.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138479289.jpg?v=1750780428","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/personal-development-groups-for-trainee-counsellors-9781138479289","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}