Main description:

This practical book focuses on humanistic counselling as an evidence-based psychological intervention and it is an essential read for trainees wishing to work in public health settings. Coverage includes:
evidence-based practice and person-centered and experiential therapies
the counselling for depression competence framework
in-depth case studies illustrating Counselling for Depression in practice
training, supervision and research
The book also includes research data supporting the approach, and sources used in developing the humanistic competence framework. Vital reading for those taking counselling for depression training or a humanistic counselling and psychotherapy course, as well as for those already working within the NHS and wish to enhance their practice.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Person-Centred Experiential Therapy
Chapter 3: The Person-Centred Experiential Theory of Depression
Chapter 4: First Meetings and the Initial Phase Sessions
Chapter 5: Early Sessions Phase of PCE-CfD
Chapter 6: Middle Phase Sessions
Chapter 7: Final Phase and Endings
Chapter 8: Training, Supervision & Research
Chapter 9: Future Orientations and Conclusions
Apendix 1: List of Competencies
Appendix 2: Person-Centred & Experiential Psychotherapy Scales (PCEPs)
Appendix 3: PCE-CfD Supervision Adherence Scale
Appendix 4: Measurement Scales