Creative Counseling Techniques

by Edward E. Jacobs

Book Overview

Counseling does not have to be a slow process. Creative techniques can be used to make counseling more active, to dramatize points and heighten awareness, and to enhance learning because people are visual learners. The therapist/trainer presents a variety of creative techniques with samples of counselor/client dialog. Readers also will learn how to use props, chairs, and movement in working with individuals and groups.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0911907068
• ISBN13: 9780911907063
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Psychological Assessment Resources Inc
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

An excellent resource!

I am a case manager in the mental health field. I was at a conference about Impact Therapy a year ago when I was first introduced to Ed Jacobs and this wonderful book. I thought the few techniques demonstrated at the conference were very interesting and I went out and purchased this book the next day. I was not disappointed. I have used the techniques in this book multiple times with my clients with a fairly good rate of sucess. A great resource for anyone in a helping profession!

INTERESTING AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO COUNSELING.

ED JACOBS OFFERS MANY WONDERFUL CONCRETE COUNSELING TECHNIQUES IN THIS BOOK. IT GIVES A WHOLE NEW APPROACH TO COUNSELING AND PROVIDES NEW TECHNIQUES TO INTRODUCE IDEAS TO CLIENTS. AFTER SEEING DR. JACOBS DEMONSTRATE SOME OF THESE TECHNIQUES, IN A SEMINAR THAT OUR STUDENT COUNSELING ASSOCIATION PUT ON, I USED SOME WITH THE TEEN POPULATION I WAS WORKING WITH AT THE TIME. I WAS SOLD ON THESE CREATIVE TECHNIQUES WHEN I RECEIVED GREAT FEEDBACK FROM MY CLIENTS. I BELIEVE THAT ALL COUNSELORS SHOULD HAVE THIS BOOK AND PUT TO USE SOME OF DR. JACOBS IDEAS.