A Short Introduction To Counselling Psychology

by Vanja Orlans

• ISBN13: 9781412946421
• ISBN10: 1412946425
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-24
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Summary

A Short Introduction to Counselling Psychology concisely brings together a wide range of relevant information related to the therapeutic practice of counselling psychology, written through the lens of direct practitioner experience. This accessible text provides concrete information on historical developments in the field as a whole, on training requirements and paths, on careers and domains of practice, and on the kinds of tasks and challenges that practitioners deal with in different settings. Vanja Orlans and Susan Van Scoyoc also offer views on current and potential cutting-edge issues for the professional field of counselling psychology. The text covers: " social and historical context of counselling psychology " counselling psychology in the family of applied psychologies " the professional knowledge base of counselling psychology " professional training in counselling psychology " careers and practice in counselling psychology " professional developments in counselling psychology " debates and challenges for counselling psychologists " resources for readers A Short Introduction to Counselling Psychology will be of special interest to current and potential students who are considering a career in counselling psychology, and to professionals involved in the training and supervision of counselling psychologists. As an up-to-date review of professional developments both in relation to the field of counselling psychology and also more broadly, senior practitioners should welcome this resource as a reference covering all aspects of the present professional setting.

Table of Contents

Social and Historical Context of Counselling Psychology

Counselling Psychology in the Family of Applied Psychologies

The Professional Knowledge Base of Counselling Psychology

Professional Training in Counselling Psychology

Careers and Practice in Counselling Psychology

Professional Developments in Counselling Psychology

Debates and Challenges for Counselling Psychologists

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