Community-Based Psychotherapy with Young People offers a fresh perspective on working with difficult groups of patients. Focusing on the work of the Brandon Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy for Young People in London, the book describes approaches and techniques for working with young people with mental health problems.
Dictionary of words, phrases, and concepts pertinent to psychotherapy. Also includes biographical entries. Includes both older, traditional approaches, as well as current, new ideas and interventions. Explanatory entries with references and cross references.
With the publication of this book psychotherapy finally arrives at the mainstream of mental health practice. This volume is an essential companion for every practising psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, psychotherapy counsellor, mental health nurse, psychotherapist, and mental health practitioner.
This book is addressed to systemic practitioners from all psychosocial fields. It provides a set of practical everyday tools as well as being a reference book presenting specific and helpful information - of particular importance to anyone learning the trade in their first years of practice. The authors, experienced in training,consultation,therapy and supervising, take the reader step by step through the various phases of systemic work: observation,understanding,recording of information,clarification,forming hypothesis, defining aims, planning and application.
Four Approaches to Counselling and Psychotherapy provides an essential introduction to and overview of the main therapeutic approaches used in psychotherapy and counselling today. Written clearly and concisely, it will have international appeal as an ideal introductory text for all those embarking on psychotherapy and counselling courses.