In the course of their daily practice, counsellors in a wide variety of caring agencies often need to assist families in dealing with the problems they face. Eddy Street defines successful family counselling as a combination of a number of elements. He argues that it should: be in keeping with a family′s strengths and style; offer empathic listening to each family member; maintain a perspective of the changing nature of family life; focus on clear and open communication; and deal in a problem-solving manner with the task in hand.He takes the reader step-by-step through these elements, outlining the necessary skills, and provides a clear understanding of the processes families have to go through in order to deal with the tasks that are set for them.
- ISBN10 0803988559
- ISBN13 9780803988552
- Publish Date 13 April 1994
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Sage Publications Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English
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