Counseling and Therapy Skills

by David G. Martin and David G. Martin

Book Overview

This book gives the beginning counselor or therapist skills that can be applied in the counseling setting--either in courses dealing with skill development or in practicum settings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1577660684
• ISBN13: 9781577660682
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Waveland Press
• Length: 313 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent for beginning counselors

David Martin's book is an excellent beginners guide to understanding how to talk with patients. The book is a easy read, written for the common everday person. He goes through various types of communication with the client in order to develop the therapeutic relationship. If your uncomfortable sitting in the therapists seat try this book.

Perfect text for finding "balance" as a therapist.

One of the biggest questions for beginning therapists is how much to lead the client, and how much to follow. The techniques described here, when followed conscientiously, almost automatically help you to achieve this balance. Highly recommended text for learning the art and science of therapy.