Counselling Children A Practical Introduction

The definitive guide to the skills, techniques, and concepts used when working with children experiencing emotional challenges. It covers all you need to know about: ·         The child-counsellor relationship ·         Practice frameworks for working effectively ·         Play therapy and the use of different media and activities ·         Building self-esteem and social skills through the use of worksheets ·         The concepts of wellbeing and resilience. New to this edition: ·         Technology: its influence on children and ways it can be used in counselling ·         Counselling in a post-pandemic world and the role of remote counselling and 'telehealth'  ·         More discussion of issues of diversity, difference, intersectionality, implicit bias, and an inclusive practice ·         Updated case studies to affirm diversity and represent wider populace ·         Expanded and updated end of chapter further resources ·         Updated conclusion (with reflections on the pandemic) ·         Greater focus on inclusive practice and how SPICC model can be applied across various social/cultural groups. Online resources include digital picture books, worksheets and a list of further reading to support your professional practice and help you extend your learning. This highly practical guide is a vital resource for counsellors, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, and teachers working or training to work with children.