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Counselling the Person Beyond the Alcohol Problem: Intersubjective and Self Psychological Pathways to Human Understanding
Richard Bryant-Jefferies
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Description for Counselling the Person Beyond the Alcohol Problem: Intersubjective and Self Psychological Pathways to Human Understanding
Paperback. This practical book shows how client-focused counselling can support problem drinkers seeking to develop and sustain a less alcohol-centred way of life. Supported by contributions from clients who have undergone counselling for alcohol reliance, this is a comprehensive for people working with those who have a problematic relationship with alcohol. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH; JKSN2; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 364.
At the heart of Richard Bryant-Jefferies' work with problem drinkers is his belief in the power and effectiveness of the person-centred approach to counselling. He suggests that many alcohol problems develop out of, or are connected with, relationship difficulties. He highlights the importance of building a therapeutic relationship with the person, and of engaging with their individuality to encourage sustainable lifestyle change underpinned by personal growth.
This practical book shows how such client-focused counselling can support problem drinkers who are seeking to develop and sustain a less alcohol-centred way of life. Demonstrating how the client-counsellor relationship can be harnessed ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843100027
SKU
V9781843100027
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Ref
99-99
About Richard Bryant-Jefferies
For many years Richard Bryant-Jefferies was a counsellor and supervisor working in Primary Care in Surrey, specialising in work with people who had an alcohol problem. His theoretical orientation is person-centred and he is keen to demonstrate how this approach has application in practice with this client group. Since writing Counselling the Person Beyond the Alcohol Problem, which captures the ... Read more
Reviews for Counselling the Person Beyond the Alcohol Problem: Intersubjective and Self Psychological Pathways to Human Understanding
The author presents us with a very readable person-centred strategy for working with problem drinkers as an alternative to the normally 'directive' therapies that are practiced. It is debatable whether the theoretical purists would agree with this classification.
The Drug & Alcohol Professional I commend this book to those person-centred practitioners who have not ventured into this area of ... Read more
The Drug & Alcohol Professional I commend this book to those person-centred practitioners who have not ventured into this area of ... Read more