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Anyone in a helping professionincluding professional counselors, spiritual directors, pastoral counselors, chaplains and othersneeds to develop effective communication skills. But learning these skills is like learning a new language: it takes time and practice to communicate effectively, and lack of practice can lead to the loss of one's ability to use this new language.Suitable for both beginning students and seasoned practitioners, Skills for Effective Counseling provides a biblically integrated approach to foundational counseling skills that trains the reader to use specific microskills. These skills include perceiving, attending, validating emotion and empathic connection.Chapters include textbook features such as sample session dialogues, role plays and a variety of both inclass and outofclass exercises and reflection activities that will engage various learning styles. Strategically interwoven throughout the chapters are special topics related to: multicultural counseling biblical/theological applications current and seminal research related to microskills diagnostic and theoretical implications clinical tips for using skills in 'real world' counseling settings the relevance of specific microskills to interpersonal relationships and broader ministry settingsThis textbook and the accompanying IVP Instructor Resources include all of the activities and assignments that an instructor might need to execute a graduate, undergraduate or lay course in foundational counseling skills. Professors teaching within CACREPaccredited professional counseling programs will be able to connect specific material in the textbook to the latest CACREP Standards.Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the wellbeing of their clients.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Skills for Effective Counseling'? A: The book focuses on developing effective communication skills essential for various helping professions, emphasizing a biblically integrated approach to foundational counseling skills.
- Q: Who is the target audience for this textbook? A: The textbook is suitable for both beginning students and seasoned practitioners in fields such as counseling, spiritual direction, and pastoral care.
- Q: What specific skills does this book teach? A: It teaches specific microskills including perceiving, attending, validating emotions, and establishing empathic connections.
- Q: Are there practical exercises included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes sample session dialogues, role plays, and a variety of in-class and out-of-class exercises to engage different learning styles.
- Q: Does the textbook cover multicultural counseling topics? A: Yes, it strategically interweaves special topics related to multicultural counseling throughout its chapters.
- Q: What is the significance of the CACREP Standards mentioned? A: The book connects specific material to the latest CACREP Standards, making it relevant for professors teaching within CACREP-accredited professional counseling programs.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Skills for Effective Counseling' published? A: The textbook was published on September 14, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 486 pages.