Internationally recognized for its successful problem-management and opportunity development approach to effective helping, this is the "millennium edition" of Egan's classic book for helpers. Egan emphasizes the collaborative nature of the therapist-client relationship and uses a practical, three-stage model that drives client problem-managing and opportunity-developing action. Egan masterfully leads readers step-by-step through the counseling process, while giving them a feeling for the complexity inherent in any helping relationship. As readers begin to understand the various steps of the helping model, they are able to improve their competence and confidence measurably. In this new seventh edition, Egan has built upon the strengths of the last edition while focusing on a new "positive psychology", solution-focused theme.
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Russ Miars, Portland State, Counseling:
"I believe just the right balance of depth and breadth is developed in this text. It appears that a great deal of thoughtfulness has gone into revising the text with important reference updates and new material fully integrated into the flow of the text. The integration of the Positive Psychology constructs throughout Chs. 1-9 is very nice. The central strength of the text remains as it always has: a systematic-eclectic model of helping…. "
Stuart W. B. Evans, University of Melbourne
"This text makes experiential and intellectual contact with students and what is better, they continue to use it after they graduate…It is, and has been for 25 years, without doubt the best text of its kind in the world."
Ms. Nelica LaGro, University of East London
"The manuscript offers an extremely comprehensive account of process, skills and techniques. It would be difficult to find other publications where all these aspects covered in such a thoughtful and challenging way." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"I believe just the right balance of depth and breadth is developed in this text. It appears that a great deal of thoughtfulness has gone into revising the text with important reference updates and new material fully integrated into the flow of the text. The integration of the Positive Psychology constructs throughout Chs. 1-9 is very nice. The central strength of the text remains as it always has: a systematic-eclectic model of helping…. "
Stuart W. B. Evans, University of Melbourne
"This text makes experiential and intellectual contact with students and what is better, they continue to use it after they graduate…It is, and has been for 25 years, without doubt the best text of its kind in the world."
Ms. Nelica LaGro, University of East London
"The manuscript offers an extremely comprehensive account of process, skills and techniques. It would be difficult to find other publications where all these aspects covered in such a thoughtful and challenging way." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
Gerard Egan, Ph.D., is a retired Professor of Psychology and Organizational Studies at Loyola University of Chicago. He has written over a dozen books. He currently writes in the areas of communication, counseling, business and organization effectiveness, managment development, leadership, the management of innovation and change, and organization politics and culture. He also conducts workshops in these areas both in the United States and abroad and is a consultant at a variety of companies and institutions worldwide.
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This book is wonderful. It was assigned reading for a course I voluntarily took to improve my professional consulting skills. The book is full of valuable information that is easy to read yet full of depth. With some practice I have made this a regular part of my life, and my relationships both personally and professionaly have improved for it. I think everyone should read this book!
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Simply the best book in learning ways to help people; based on Carl Rogers and Carkhuff teaching.
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The Skilled Helper skillfully helps us potential helpers,
This review is from: The Skilled Helper: A Problem Management and Opportunity Development Approach to Helping (Hardcover)
While I'm learning and practicing the helping profession, and reading the book, the content just coincides with my progress concurrently, from active listening, to probing, then challenging. With vivid examples, dialogues, readers can grasp the theory and idea in a very solid way and in my actual sessions working with my clients. The content is comprehensive and I believe it has already become a bible in the Helping Field.
Last of all, the condition of the book delivered by Amazon is excellent and I appreciate the service.
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