Effective Counselling with Young People

Easy to read and straight to the point. -- Agatha Benyera-Mararike * drupal *
Theoretic perspectives are applied to practice- this is very useful. Skills are discussed and I liked the section of motivational interviewing. -- Angela Rowlands * drupal *
Reflection points are novel and useful, chapter on adolecent development is useful to set the scene. -- David Calderwood * drupal *
An excellent publication and one that is needed at present as it has relevance to the teaching profession, youth work, as well as counselling. The book gives excellent case studies and a good end of chapter resume, it is informative and clear and highly readable. -- Dr Bill Naylor * drupal *
This is a readily accessible text that cites key authors and ideas in exploring the applied use of differing therapeutic approaches when working with young people. I would have liked more in-depth critical discussion of theory and philosophy underpinning different approaches; whilst accepting that this book serves usefully as a signpost towards further reading, it falls short of the depth required at postgraduate level. -- Dr Gregory Nolan * drupal *
The book is easily readable and provides a useful overview to the practice and challenges of working with young people. -- Dr Nollaig Frost * drupal *
This text offers an excellent introduction to a range of approaches for working with young people. Although an introductory text, recommended further reading is particularly helpful for those who wish to explore further. This text will make an important addition to future reading for the Postgraduate Diploma in Careers Guidance students. It may also be a useful resource for those seeking to enage in CPD once established in practice. -- Dr Rob Millar * drupal *
Fully accessible with interesting case studies. -- George Brooks * drupal *
Case studies especially useful. -- Gerry Willmore * drupal *
A useful addition in the field of counselling. Useful for allied profession such as youth work. -- Miriam Isaac * drupal *
I like the fact the book focusses upon working with young people from different therapeutic perspectives. Chapters would benefit from an evaluation of the approaches. -- Miss Daisy Best * drupal *
exellent book only recommedned status as not PC specific -- Miss Maria Punt * drupal *
This book explains the ways that counselling can be effective used with young people. This books helps to structure the research needed for the research projects on this course -- Miss Sarah Bishop * drupal *
Like clear layout. Particularly like the placing of Integrative Approach first. -- Mr Bill Stanley * drupal *
This book deals with a complex and diverse subject in a clear and informative manner. -- Mr Gerwyn Henderson * drupal *
Chapters lacked depth, for instance the 1st chapter did not reference in a satisfactory way. Established CTST for young people resources- Isobel Heyman′s book/resource for OCD, the think good feel good chapter appeared to make a downward erteusion of adult techniques. -- Mr John Roberts * drupal *
Good (basic) introduction to working with young people; useful references and reflections on therapeutic conversations in the light of different approaches. -- Mr Kieran Vivian-Byrne * drupal *
This is another useful text in the Practice series. It provides an overview of key aspects for consideration in counselling this client group, as well as how differing modalities could be applied to working with young people.

I found the structure of each chapter to allow a clear progression in initial reading, as well as making it easy to re-locate areas in subsequent review and revision. The authors acknowledge the challenges of this client group as well as the potential rewards.

This is definitely worth having on a reading list for Practice.
-- Mr Mike Bancroft * drupal *
Working with young people is not a topic I teach on the Foundation degree; although it is a topic I am interested in. I found the publication interesting, absorbing and simply laid out. The contents are relevant and applicable to today′s world of counselling. I appreciated the clear way the publication is presented, I gained from the case studies and the reflection points offered a further opportunity for learning. Overall, a valuable resource for anyone working with young people. -- Mr Richard Carroll * drupal *
The Book has been used for students undertaking AMHP training. -- Mr Robert Wu * drupal *
Chapters 1, 4 and 9 are going to be listed as essential reading because they are new and informative. A real shame that you decided not to include a chapter on psychodynamic practice. -- Mr Seamus Prior * drupal *
The specificity of the direction of the book - touching on special attention needed to communication skills, etc. -- Mr Steven Bamlett * drupal *
Some excdellent practical activities to consider with students. Supports one particular module for youth and community and is useful for the Graduate Certificate also. -- Mrs Alana Enoch * drupal *
Good text to support students wanting to support young people in a professional listening role -- Mrs Anna-Marie Gillman * drupal *
Simple, easy to use tables with suggestive responses. Like the use of diagrams, chapter summaries and exercises. -- Mrs Deborah Hibbard * drupal *
I liked the easy to read approach. This is an area that several Social work Degree students are interested in and it will be useful -- Mrs Fiona Wilkes * drupal *
Useful for students working in health and social care with young people. -- Mrs Mandy Moore * drupal *
I also teach on the BA Education Studies and the Teacher Education Programmes. I feel that this text will support those undertaking both the degree in Counselling and the other programmes I teach on in supporting the students they teach within their own curriculum areas. -- Mrs Marie Holmes * drupal *
Easy to read with great case studies and useful comments. -- Mrs Pauline Green * drupal *
Excellent book for those wanting to counsel children -- Mrs Rebecca Southall * drupal *
Whole series is easily accessible- good resource books. -- Mrs Sarah Grant-jones * drupal *
A very informative and interesting book. Although our course is designed for working with adults some students take on placements which cater for young people therefore this book would be a valuable resource for them. To add, it is an excellent reference book for all counselling students.Please note our course is a FD in Integrative Counselling. -- Mrs Suzan Flannery * drupal *
A really useful text for background as well as practical strategies. -- Ms Alison Fielding * drupal *
Clearly written. Like multi-cultural chapter. -- Ms Anne Martin * drupal *
Effective text for 3rd year students considering career with young people -- Ms Barbara Edge * drupal *
This provides a very accessible overview of different approaches to counselling. It is a helpful general introductory text and we will be using it on our Foundation Degree. I like the chapter on adolescent development - very often missing from books on counselling young people. Helpful reflection points to help the student engage with what they have read. -- Ms Billie Oliver * drupal *
Easy to read. General layout and reflection parts are positive. Integration theory and practice. -- Ms Clare Walker * drupal *
Essential to those working within the caring professions in understanding how to respond to young people. -- Ms Gill ALBON * drupal *
Helpful information on human development and usefully illustrated with case work. Work with challenging situations e.g. informed consent, young people as parts of dysfuntional family systems would have enhnced this as would attention to other forms of diversity especially sexuality. -- Ms Jan Grove * drupal *
I did like the book and felt it would be useful to experienced knowledgeable professionals. I felt it could cause the student or newly qualified practitioner a recipe for disaster if they were not sufficiently confident. -- Ms Jane Webb * drupal *
Good introduction to the added complexity of working therapeutically with this client group. The chapter on CBT lacks inclusion of the thinkingof third wave CBt thinking which is disappointing. The references amd indications of readings is very helpful as are the reflection points as they bring the text to life. -- Ms Jo Cruywagen * drupal *
This is a well structured, well written book. The ′core knowledge′ reflection points and activities for each chapter make this easy to follow and to remain focussed. -- Ms Julie Burton * drupal *
Particularly good reading for those students and professionals undertaking initial studies or practice requiring helping skills. Teaching or support work performance will be enhanced through knowledge and application of the content within this book. Through a well laid out format it intersperses theory with relevant case study material to offer a variety of opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills. -- Ms Karen Roper * drupal *
The book provides a good overview of theory and considers the practical application for those seeking to support young people. -- Ms Kim Blakey * drupal *
Content presentation very clear and accessible. Activities, boxes and reflection points help stidents to focus reading. -- Ms Kirsten Amis * drupal *
Like the recognition of counselling young people as a an approach in its own right. Easy to read and case studies helpful. Separate chapters devoted to different counselling theories also helpful and suggestions for further reading - essential to keep emphasising that this is not a comprehensive ′manual′! -- Ms Lynne Lacock * drupal *
Useful for students learning a variety of different counselling approaches as it addresses how some of the main moduels can most appropriately be adapted to working with young people. The style of the book (case studies and reflection points etc) support learning. -- Ms Nicola Gale * drupal *
I liked the overview of different theoretical approaches to working with young people and particularly the multi-cultural principles. The lack of any discussion of legal/ethical principles and issues involved however makes the book limited in its use as this is a key area in work with under 18′s. -- Ms Raje Suzanne Airey * drupal *
Excellent and applied counselling theory well to working with young people. -- Ms Sally Riggall * drupal *
A very good text, easy to read and well structured. -- Ms Sharon Wardman-Browne * drupal *
Excellent presentation. Good to see a text grounded in theoretical models to aid transformability of learning. I thought that the TA chapter would benefit from an example of a young person relating in each of the Parent, Adult and Child ego states and how the counsellor might respond. -- Professor Brian Taylor * drupal *
A useful read that works well in giving a good grounding of how different counselling approaches can be used to help young people. Especially via the inclusion ′Activities′ and ′Reflection Points′ incoporated into the text. -- Professor Mohammed Karolia * drupal *
This is now in our library. Our course in youth work (which is not counselling) draws on a variety of professions and skills. I liked the first chapter that gives - in addition to other books - an understanding of adolescent development; and some goos outlines of approaches used TA, CBT and particularly SFT are of interest - Youth workers are often pragmatic and look fro wasy to help young poeple move forward. the SFT will be halpful here. There are some good case studies to enble further reflection and discussion. -- Richard Turner * drupal *