In a new approach, Mike Smithson corrects some widely acknowledged problems associated with traditional approaches to psychometrics in the psychology setting. The author assumes the reader has a basic understanding of statistics.'
`Group Counselling is an exceptionally practical and useful guide for anyone involved, or anticipating involvement, in groupwork' - Clive Lloyd, Therapeutic Communities This book provides a comprehensive examination of theories and concepts relating to group counselling and shows how differing theoretical frameworks can be used as a basis for practice. Organized around the counselling process, the book considers the practicalities of establishing and running a group, raising awareness of its life cycle, its cultural location and many other diverse issues. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of therapeutic attitudes and philosophies as a basis for practice, and humanistic and existential approaches to group counselling are given particular attention. The author encourages readers to be aware of their conceptual framework and how it influences their work.
A guide to carrying out a research project in social psychology which challenges the reader to tackle the key methodological and theoretical issues in conducting research. After an introduction to key issues, eight piloted social psychological studies are used to demonstrate a range of methods. Step-by-step instructions on how to conduct each ......
A guide to carrying out a research project in social psychology which challenges the reader to tackle the key methodological and theoretical issues in conducting research. After an introduction to key issues, eight piloted social psychological studies are used to demonstrate a range of methods. Step-by-step instructions on how to conduct each ......
The author presents an accessible guide to latent class scaling models for binary response variables. Covered in the book are: a survey on academic cheating; children''s mastery of spatial tasks; medical diagnosis of lung disease.'
This text provides a thorough introduction to methods for detecting and describing cyclic patterns by clarifying key concepts and covering topics such as research design issues, preliminary data screening and identification and description of cycles.
This guide to the practical issues surrounding the referral of clients and the termination of counselling stresses the need to be aware of limits of competency, legal issues and ethics, and to recognize the value of local resources. The author provides guidelines for: the situations which most frequently call for referral; effective and responsible referral; receiving referrals from outside agencies; and the sensitive, ethical termination of counselling - with full recognition of the emotional consequences for client and counsellor
`This book makes a welcome appearance in today's climate where the stress is upon short-term, brief, focused counselling and therapy... the approach of the authors is comprehensive and thorough. They look at many issues which arise in the debate about long-term counselling... [it is] a very useful book for those in training. It would also be of ......
`This book offers a truly engaging "read". The writing style is good and it gives the reader a wide range of perspectives, from the meta-theoretical to the concrete practical experience of clients and counsellors.... David Rennie's book serves to continue the development as well as the exposition of the person-centred approach to counselling' - ......
