Counselling Adolescents
The Proactive Approach for Young People
- Kathryn Geldard
- David Geldard - Retired Counselling Psychologist and Trainer
- Rebecca Yin Foo - Educational and Developmental Psychologist
Children and Adolescent Counselling | Developmental Psychology (General) | Social Work - Children
New to the fourth edition:
- A new chapter on the contemporary context of adolescence, exploring the challenges, opportunities and influences facing young people today.
- A new chapter on the use of technology when counselling young people
- Useful links to relevant online resources at the end of each chapter
- Updates to all chapters reflecting more recent understanding, research and literature
- Additional case studies to help trainees apply theory and strategies to practice
A multi-disciplinary book which recognises that a diversity of needs requires a diversity of approaches and skills, it uses case studies and examples to demonstrate this in a variety of settings. It is essential reading for trainees and practitioners in counselling, social work, the allied health professions and education.
Supplements
I am thrilled that this book has been updated as it is a stalwart in my teaching of counselling to both school counsellors and psychologists. The book is a fantastic, easy to read resource which refreshes experienced practitioners as well as informing students new to the profession. Professor Marilyn Campbell, School of Cultural and Professional Learning, Queensland University of Technology.
The authors are thorough in their treatment of all aspects of the nature and challenges of adolescence, the fundamentals of the proactive approach to counselling, descriptions of a wide range of skills and strategies, and of how these are to be applied ethically and professionally. The layout is clear and attractive, making it easy to use as a textbook and also for quick reference. Practitioners, student, trainers and lecturers would find this book up to date, interesting and accessible.
A very thorough textbook and certainly one I will recommend to those students working with younger clients.
Excellent book, very accessible and I particularly liked the accompanying activities which can be used to develop confidence and practice skills
A very well revised edition that builds on the previous work by the authors. Informative, theoretical and practical. Good for teaching and a great source for students.
classic text on technique and theory
Really lovely book, simple and clear lay out. Great interventions and information regarding developmental aspects of young people in relation to counselling. I will use this book to create my CPD course and I will recommend this book to my student/vounteers
This is a classic text and invaluable for students working with young people.
Well structured and clearly focused on youth. Very useful companion website. Many practical exercises.
