This book provides a comprehensive, accessible and research-informed approach to personal development issues associated with the role of a counsellor, therapist or mental health practitioner. Written by leading authors in the field, the book is designed to help both trainees and experienced therapists to be more effective in their work with clients by: O Deepening and consolidating their understanding of all aspects of personal and professional developmentO Making use of their personal strengths, resources and life experience O Drawing on colleagues, mentors and the wider professional community as sources of learning, support and inspiration. The first part of the book explains the nature of the personal and professional development issues that are experienced by therapists. The second part provides a set of learning tasks that invite reflection on all aspects of therapist development.This engaging and accessible book reminds us that, like our clients, counsellors are works in progress. Although written primarily for trainee counsellors, there is much here for the experienced therapist, supervisor, group leader or counselling course trainer to admire and to learn from.Therapy Today, July 2014John and Julia McLeod have written a superb text that is a rich personal development resource for students, practitioners and lecturers.Mark Widdowson, Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Salford, UKThe book offers an excellent resource for counselling, psychotherapy and mental health trainers, with rich resources to inform student and tutor work. I highly recommend this valuable addition to the resource and knowledge base.Lynne Gabriel, Associate Professor, York St John University, UKA fantastic book! This is a comprehensive, engaging and valuable resource that integrates theory and research in an accessible and relevant way.Steff Revell, Lecturer, Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Cumbria, UKThis book offers an invaluable resource for counselling trainers and students alike. It succinctly maps out the terrain of personal and professional development and the importance of these concepts for practice.Brian Rodgers, Lecturer in Counselling, The University of Queensland, Australia
Acknowledgements IntroductionPart 1: Making sense of personal and professional development What is personal development? Why is it important? Methods for facilitating personal development Theoretical and research perspectives Professional development: maintaining and enhancing practical competence and career progression Criteria for assessing the adequacy of personal and professional development Part 2: Learning tasks for personal development Reflecting on life experience Personal development through participation in a learning group Making sense: constructing a framework for understanding Building a relationship repertoire Developing a professional identity: putting it all together References Index
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