The Skilled Helper: A Problem-Management and Opportunity-Development Approach to Helping
Egan; ReeseSinopsis
THE SKILLED HELPER has taught thousands of students a proven step by step counseling process that leads to increased confidence and competence Internationally recognized for its successful approach to effective helping the text emphasizes the collaborative nature of the therapist client relationship and uses a practical three stage framework that drives client problem managing and opportunity developing action This eleventh edition emphasizes the power of basics like decision making skills which are the key ingredients of successful therapy You ll also gain a feeling for the complexity inherent in any helping relationship but don t let that reality intimidate you The authors show you how to adopt a helping process to the needs of your clients You ll learn not just what you need to know and understand but also what you need to DO to be an effective helper