Includes bibliographical references )p. 187-197( and index
An overview of genetic counselling -- The psychological processes underlying genetic counselling -- Understanding individual difference in genetic counselling using attachment theory -- The role and skills of the counsellor and ideas from psychotherapy -- Examples of the role and skills of the counsellor -- The gene and the family system -- Working with parents and children -- The influence of the nature of the disorder on the consultation -- The effect on the counsellor -- The interview and non-directiveness