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Listening, Learning, Caring & Counselling : The Essential Manual for Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Counsellors and Other Healthcare Professionals on Caring for Their Clients

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Written by an experienced and awarded psychologist, Listening, Learning, Caring and Counselling is essential reading for counsellors, support workers, case workers, medical practitioners, health professionals - from physiotherapists, pharmacists, doctors, dentists and their assistants to nutritionists and naturopaths - serious life coaches and emergency workers, as well as those in the fields of human resources. Presented as a highly accessible reference work, Listening, Learning, Caring and Counselling draws upon an immense wealth of case studies that emphasise how health professionals can give their clients the help they need during times such as grief, depression and addiction.
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Product details

  • Hardback | 304 pages
  • 152 x 229 x 27.94mm | 748.43g
  • Woolombi, Australia
  • English
  • 1925335046
  • 9781925335040
  • 39,910

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At the centre of any professional caring role is listening attentively and empathically to the concerns, narratives and needs of others. But to develop the skills of listening, learning, caring and counselling (LLCC) you need support and training. Drawing on Dr Cate Howell's years of experience as both a practitioner and educator in the fields of general practice and mental health, Listening, Learning, Caring & Counselling

 is an authoritative and comprehensive guide designed to fill that role. 




A highly accessible reference work, full of ideas and techniques, Listening, Learning, Caring & Counselling emphasizes how health professionals can assist clients as they work through the issues they commonly present with:






Depression
Relationship Issues 
Trauma
Anxiety
Anger, and
Grief.






Numerous therapies are described and synthesized into the LLCC approach, while case studies, skills an tips for everyday practice make it a practical and user-friendly resource.




Listening, Learning, Caring & Counselling is essential reading for counsellors, medical practitioners, psychologists and allied health professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nutritionists. Pharmacists, support workers, case workers, naturopaths, life coaches and emergency workers, as well as those in the field of human resources, will also find this book full of relevant and useful information. 
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Table of contents

Introduction 2Part 1: Foundations of the LLCC approach 4


1. The fundamentals of counselling 5

Definitions 6

The therapeutic relationship 6

Effective communication 9

Clinical intuition 11

The integrative approach 13

Consumer and carer perspectives 14

Cultural and gender issues 16



2. The initial phase of counselling 20

The LLCC assessment 21

Assessment tools 27

Formulation 29

Management planning 31



3. The LLCC integrative approach 38

Influential philosophies and approaches 39

The LLCC approach 45


Part 2: Managing life issues and problems areas 68

4. Improving sleep 71

Background 72

LLCC management 73

Sleep hygiene 75

Hypnotherapy 77



5. Managing stress and anxiety 81

Background 82

LLCC management 84

Breathing techniques 88

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy 101

Solution-focused Therapy 101

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 102

Interpersonal Therapy 108

Narrative Therapy 110

Positive Therapy 112

Hypnotherapy 114

Bibliotherapy and e-mental health 116



6. Overcoming depression 120

Background 121

LLCC management 123

Solution-focused Therapy 125

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 125

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy 137

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 138

Interpersonal Therapy 140

Narrative Therapy 144

Positive Therapy 144

Hypnotherapy 146

Bibliotherapy and e-mental health 148



7. Taming Anger 152

Background 153

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 154

Problem-solving 155

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 156

Narrative Therapy 158

Interpersonal Therapy 159

Hypnotherapy 160

Positive Therapy 161

Bibliotherapy and e-mental health 161



8. Guilt and shame 166

Background 167

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 168

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 168

Interpersonal Therapy 169

Narrative Therapy 169

Expressive therapies 169

Hypnotherapy 170



9. Navigating change and transition 174

Background 175

LLCC management 176

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 177

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 178

Interpersonal Therapy 178

Narrative Therapy 179

Expressive therapies 180

Hypnotherapy 181



10. Loss and grief counselling 185

Background 186

LLCC management 190

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 193

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 194

Interpersonal Therapy 194

Narrative Therapy 195

Hypnotherapy 197

Expressive therapies 197

Positive Therapy 198

Bibliotherapy and e-mental health 199



11. A trauma-informed approach 202

Background 203

LLCC management 204

Trauma-informed practice 205

Trauma-focused CBT 207

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy 208

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 208

Interpersonal Therapy 209

Narrative Therapy 209

Hypnotherapy 209

Positive Therapy 209

Expressive therapies 210

Bibliotherapy and e-mental health 210



12. Working on relationship issues 214

Background 215

LLCC management 218

The Gottman method 219

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 220

The 7Cs 220



13. Building self-belief 242

Background 243

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 245

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 247

Mindfulness 251

Interpersonal Therapy 251

Narrative Therapy 252

Positive Therapy 252

Hypnotherapy 256

Intuition 258

Bibliotherapy and e-mental health 258


Part 3: Further LLCC key foundations 261

14. Crisis intervention 263

Background 264

Guidelines 265

Assessment 266

LLCC management 268



15. More than self-care 272

Background 273

LLCC management 274

Appendix 281

Acknowledgments 306

Endnotes 307

Index 317
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Review Text

"At the center of any professional caring role is listening attentively and empathically to the concerns, narratives and needs of others. But to develop the skills of listening, learning, caring and counselling, practitioners need support and training. This is an authoritative and comprehensive guide designed to fill that role. A highly accessible reference work full of ideas and techniques, this book emphasizes how health professionals can assist clients as they work through the issues with which they commonly present, including depression, relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, anger and grief. Case studies and tips for everyday practice make it a practical resource." 
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Review quote

"This book feels like knowledgeable, caring, wise guidance from a teacher and mentor. I hope Dr. Howell's work gets widespread exposure outside Australia. What she has to say is important for all of us in the healthcare professions." * Psych Central * "For those professionals who are looking for a resource that will help prepare them to effectively communicate with those experiencing emotionally related problems, this new text will prove to be of great benefit." -- Ibadete Fetahu * Listening, Learning, Caring & Counselling *
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About Dr. Cate Howell

Dr Cate Howell is a GP, therapist and researcher with a Bachelor in Applied Science, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Masters in Health Service Management, PhD (Med.). She trained in Couple Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy.
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