Sally Hodges with contributions from Nancy Sheppard ; forewords by Sheila Hollins and Valerie Sinason.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Palgrave Macmillan,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2003.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xii, 194 pages ;
Dimensions
22 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Basic texts in counselling and psychotherapy
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-190) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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1. Historical Contexts, Settings and Common Presentations -- 2. Theoretical Developments -- 3. Assessment and the Beginnings of a Therapeutic Relationship -- 4. From Infancy to Old Age: Thinking about Life Stages -- 5. Consideration of Specific 'Presenting Problems', How Can a Counselling Approach be of Use? -- 6. Relationship Issues: Families and Intimate Relationships / Nancy Sheppard -- 7. Relationship Issues: Friendships and Group Dynamics / Nancy Sheppard -- 8. Working with Care Staff and Organisations / Nancy Sheppard -- 9. Research and Evaluation.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Taking a psychodynamic approach, this text describes current theoretical ideas in the area of counselling adults with learning difficulties. Theories are described in an accessible way with detailed examples given to demonstrate the translation from theory into practice.