COUNSELLING SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORK - SECOND EDITION

Book Details:

• ISBN: 9789354796920

• Author: Lisa Miller

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Binding: Hardback

• Number of Pages: 240

• Publication Year: 2025

• Sale Territory: India Only

About the Book
The new edition of Counselling Skills for Social Work continues to emphasize the essential role of counselling skills in effective social work practice. Building on the success of the first edition, this textbook brings various therapeutic models, their theoretical foundations, and the relevant skills directly into the social work context. It connects the underlying theories with professional practice, offering practical skills and techniques for the most effective social work interventions.

Key Features of the Book:

• A practical, skills-based approach to counselling

• Focus on service-user experiences with a variety of real-life case studies

• A new chapter dedicated to counselling young people

• Chapter content aligned with the latest NOS and GSCC guidelines for training and practice

• End-of-chapter Reflective Questions and Tips for Practice to summarize key theoretical concepts and their applications

Written in a clear and engaging style, this updated edition is invaluable for undergraduate students studying social work. It is also a valuable resource for qualified practitioners looking to enhance their understanding of communication and the process of change through counselling skills.

Contents

• Multicultural Frameworks for Using Counselling Skills in Social Work Practice

• A Person-Centred Approach to Using Counselling Skills in Social Work Practice

• The Application of Psychodynamic and Attachment Theory in Social Work Practice

• Using Counselling Skills with Children and Young People

• Drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Social Work Practice

• Using Narrative Therapy in Social Work Practice

• Using Solution-Focused Therapy in Social Work Practice

• Using Systemic and Family Interventions in Social Work Practice

• Using Group Work Skills Therapeutically

About the Author / Editor
Lisa Miller is a seasoned professional in child and adolescent mental health services. She works at Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, where her expertise in mental health and counselling is invaluable. With extensive experience in both practice and academia, Miller’s insights into therapeutic practices enrich this book, making it a vital resource for social work professionals.