Counselling Skills For Dummies

Counselling Skills For Dummies

<p>Discover the practical skills for helping others.</p> <p>Whether you are considering becoming a counsellor, have to provide some form of counselling as part of your job, or are simply interested in communicating well, <i>Counselling Skills For Dummies</i> provides the perfect introduction to the practical basics of counselling. Starting with a thorough guide to the qualities, knowledge and skills needed to become a ‘listening helper’, the book goes on to provide a framework for a counselling session, helping you to successfully manage a potentially daunting process.</p> <p><i>Counselling Skills For Dummies, 2nd Edition</i>:</p> <ul> <li>Illustrates how you can create a positive relationship between listener and speaker</li> <li>Teaches you how to structure a helping conversation</li> <li>Explains how asking the right questions are important to the progression of the relationship between speaker and listener</li> <li>Shows how you can better understand yourself, which is a crucial step in ensuring that you break down your own barriers to listening</li> </ul>