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Learning the Art of Helping: Building Blocks and Techniques (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Mark E. Young (Author)

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Publication Date: August 13, 2004 | ISBN-10: 013111753X | ISBN-13: 978-0131117532 | Edition: 3

For counseling techniques and for basic skills courses in counseling, social work, and psychology departments. Assuming no prior knowledge of counseling techniques, this highly interactive text takes students, step-by-step through the acquisition of the skills and techniques for effectively helping their future clients. The author's straightforward writing style, clearly-stated instructions, and numerous practice exercises prepare students to use assessment information, plan treatment, and implement helping strategies. Coverage encompasses the full complement of commonly used techniques, from basic "building block" skills to more advanced therapeutic skills.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } For counseling techniques and for basic skills courses in counseling, social work, and psychology departments. Assuming no prior knowledge of counseling techniques, this highly interactive text takes students, step-by-step through the acquisition of the skills and techniques for effectively helping their future clients. The author's straightforward writing style, clearly-stated instructions, and numerous practice exercises prepare students to use assessment information, plan treatment, and implement helping strategies. Coverage encompasses the full complement of commonly used techniques, from basic "building block" skills to more advanced therapeutic skills.

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"This text is superior to other skills texts in its level of depth and integration of related concepts for the beginner counselor in training. On the other hand, Young's text manages this integrated material in a way that appropriately challenges students without overwhelming them conceptually. A balance appears to have been achieved in this work between sophisticated presentation of related concepts and maintaining a level of readability for students who are new to the profession." -- Professor David Duys, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

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This book introduces readers to basic helping skills and advanced helping techniques within an eclectic framework, providing interactive, step-by-step instructions and practice exercises. A straightforward writing style discusses the most commonly used techniques, and prepares future practitioners to integrate assessment data, plan treatment, and implement strategies for a wide range of clients. Chapter topics include the therapeutic relationship; invitational skills; reflecting and advanced reflecting skills; understanding the client; challenging, goal-setting, and solution skills; enhancing efficacy and self-esteem; practicing new behaviors; new learning experiences; and evaluating the effectiveness of helping. For counselors, social workers, psychologists, and anyone interested in learning the basic techniques of helping. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (August 13, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 013111753X
ISBN-13: 978-0131117532
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #379,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for first-year counseling/psychology students, January 11, 2009

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This book gets down to the very basics of therapy. It is a good read for beginners in the counseling field.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book, June 14, 2008

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Great book - Explanations given in a very easy manner. The book is very helpfull to those that are in the counselor area, helping find your counselor voice.

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This book is a general overview of the world of counseling. It gives you the basic knowledge to decide if you want to pursue a career as a professional counselor.

It also is helpful if you are going into counseling to find out if the counselor you are choosing is right for you. The knowledge you will gain will allow you to get the most out of each counseling session.

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