John McLeod Ordre des livres

A highly practical and accessible guide that throws a lifebelt to any counselling trainee or practitioner learning about the research process.

Pluralistic Therapy: Distinctive Features offers an introduction to what is distinctive about this increasingly popular method. Written by one of the co-founders of pluralistic therapy, and a leading UK figure in counselling and psychotherapy, this book describes 15 theoretical features and 15 practical techniques for practitioners. Pluralistic therapy is a flexible, integrative approach to counselling and psychotherapy, which has also found applications in fields such as mental health, life coaching and careers guidance. Pluralistic Therapy: Distinctive Features will provide an essential guide to students and practitioners of psychotherapy, or an allied area of practice, who are open to learning about new ideas and techniques from current interdisciplinary research.

Focusing on the intersection of research and counselling, this book delves into various methodologies that can enrich therapeutic practices. It emphasizes practical applications of research findings, encouraging practitioners to integrate evidence-based insights into their work. By highlighting diverse approaches, the text serves as a valuable resource for enhancing the effectiveness of counselling through informed decision-making.

Focusing on a 9,000-year timeline, this narrative account explores Indian history from the ancient Harappans to contemporary times, with a particular emphasis on significant events and issues of the 20th and 21st centuries. The book provides an engaging overview, making complex historical developments accessible to readers.

The first critical study to explore narratives of transcultural adoption from contemporary Britain, Ireland and America fictions, films and memoirs made by those within the adoption 'triad' or those concerned with the part and pain and possibilities of transcultural adoption.

Guardians of the Dead is the first novel in a new adventure series introducing Philip the Macedonian, a seasoned officer in the army of Alexander the Great. Philip accompanies his king in the conquest of Persia and ventures into the mountains beyond the palace of Persepolis. High among its desolate peaks, he discovers an ancient fortress and the night creatures that lurk inside. Fighting to save his men, Philip battles timeless evil and is drawn into the lives and passions of two mysterious eternal sisters. Guardians of the Dead is a fast-paced action story featuring an unstoppable adventurer and exploits to stretch the imagination.

An accessible, research-informed approach to personal development issues for the counsellor, therapist or mental health practitioner, complete with learning tasks.

Designed for counselling trainees and practitioners, this book serves as an introductory guide to research theory and practice. It covers fundamental principles of the research process, making it an essential resource for those new to the field. Its clear explanations and practical insights aim to equip readers with the knowledge needed to navigate research in counselling effectively.

Focusing on qualitative research in therapy, this second edition addresses the critical need to understand the mechanisms behind counseling and psychotherapy. It highlights the surge of research activity in the field and emphasizes the importance of integrating this knowledge into teaching and practice. By exploring unique aspects of qualitative methodologies, the book stands out as a vital resource for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of therapeutic processes.

Wie wird man eine erfolgreiche Beraterin oder ein erfolgreicher Berater? Welche moralischen und ethischen Werte sind zu reflektieren? Wie entwickelt man einen persönlichen Ansatz in der Arbeit mit Klienten? Dieses Buch bietet Reflexionsaufgaben und Übungen, um Berater in entscheidenden Phasen ihrer Ausbildung zu unterstützen. In Verbindung mit seinem Buch 'Counselling – eine Einführung in Beratung' stellt John McLeod Übungen zur Verfügung, die Berater befähigen, sich mit zentralen Theorien und Konzepten auseinanderzusetzen, über Fälle nachzudenken, aus kritischen Situationen zu lernen und eine berufliche Identität zu entwickeln. Die Leser sind eingeladen, eine Bilanz ihrer beraterischen Kompetenzen, Vorstellungen, Potenziale und persönlichen Qualitäten vorzunehmen. Das Buch fördert die Entwicklung zu einem erfolgreichen Berater, indem es die Systematisierung und Vertiefung des persönlichen Lernens sowie die Entfaltung von Kompetenzen ermöglicht. Es erleichtert die Integration von Theorie, Praxis und persönlicher Erfahrung und bietet Rahmenbedingungen für Diskussionen in Ausbildungsgruppen. Die Übungen sind ein wertvolles Hilfsmittel für Studierende, Dozenten und erfahrene Praktiker, die ihre berufliche Entwicklung vorantreiben möchten. Der integrative Ansatz hebt die zwischenmenschliche Dimension der therapeutischen Arbeit hervor und kann sowohl in Verbindung mit anderen Lehrbüchern als auch eigenständig genutzt werden. Die Üb