Bøger i Clinical Counselling in Context serien

In the light of the current professionalization of counselling, this book examines the hypothesis that counselling theory and practice is altered by the specific organisational context in which it takes place. It also argues that counselling can be a sophisticated activity which is not just the poor neighbour of psychotherapy.

This collection examines the particular challenges to clinical counselling in medical settings. It examines the growing professionalization of counselling, arguing that it is much more than the poor neighbour of psychotherapy.

Offers an honest examination of the possibilities and limitations of counselling in a range of medical settings and patient groups.

The book highlights the cultural, spiritual and professional aspects of counselling in pastoral settings.

The book provides counsellors with essential information on how to understand and best work within a school context. It covers a wide range of problems encountered and includes contributions by experienced school counsellors.

Providing an overview of the development of counselling in a world of managed care, experienced contributors cover issues such as the place of community and voluntary organizations in society at large and the nature of the client group and its affect on clinical work.