Description
Book SynopsisThis engaging new book presents a 'child-centred' model of therapy that is thoroughly person-centred in its values. Establishing the roots of child-centred therapy in both child development theories and the Rogerian model, David Smyth demonstrates that counselling the person-centred way is exceptionally relevant to young people.
The book further develops child-centred therapy theory and practice, applying the model to real-life practice with children and young people, whether in play, school, organisations or with special needs groups. It also explores the complex professional issues so critical with this age group, including challenging boundaries, establishing an effective relationship with parents and other primary carers, legal and ethical considerations, and multi-professional practice.
The author's warm, accessible style conveys his passionate conviction that the person-centred approach can provide a strong foundation for child therapy practice. His boo
Trade Review
′This accessible and engaging book presents a child-centred model of therapy, one that is firmly entrenched within the person-centred tradition yet it is simultaneously shaped by developmental theory. Overall, if you are wanting a book to provide a base from which to begin work with children or young people, this could well be it. This is an engaging and informative read that it is written in a manner that epitomises the approach from which it hails: warm, non-expert in tone, and congruent, and the personal nature of some of the content is a welcome change to other texts in this area′ -- Alison Smyth * BACP Children and Young People *
There is a delightful lack of jargon, to say the book is "user friendly" is inadequate, it is a delight to read. This excellent text is an invaluable tool for students and therapists of counselling and psychotherapy, as well as people involved in supporting the development of young people. It is therefore highly recommended. -- Dr Margot Lindsay
Table of Contents
Foreword - Professor Michael Behr PART ONE: THEORY AND PRACTICE The Person-Centred Approach/Introduction to the Book Child-Centred Therapy: An Introduction Associated Child-Related Theories and Culture The Emerging Child-Centred Practitioner Child-Centred Therapy: Developing Practice Child-Centred Therapy for Children with Special Needs Practical Play Therapy Childhood Experience and Adult Lives PART TWO: PROFESSIONAL ISSUES Receiving Referrals and Communications Challenges of Boundaries in Counselling Multiprofessional Practice Legal and Ethical Considerations
