Overview
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 ta
- | Author: Eddy Street
- | Publisher: Sage Publications
- | Publication Date: Apr 13, 1994
- | Number of Pages: 192 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 0803988559
- | ISBN-13: 9780803988552
