| Description |
xi, 251 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. Philosophical Fundamentals of Peer Counseling -- 2. Listening and Responding to Content -- 3. Observing and Reflecting Feelings -- 4. Assisting a Client in Exploring Options and Making Decisions -- 5. Beginning a Peer Counseling Session -- 6. Ending a Peer Counseling Session -- 7. Roadblocks to Effective Peer Counseling -- 8. Other Things You Need to Know -- 9. Telephone Counseling -- 10. Special Cases |
| Summary |
Peer counseling is the process by which an individual gives nonjudgmental, nondirective support to a peer who is experiencing a personal crisis. It is short-term, often done by telephone, and provided by a lay person rather than a professional therapist. Containing abundant demonstrative case examples, this book is designed to provide the skills necessary to counsel - from the initial needs assessment (for resources like food, shelter, medical care, physical protection, or unconditional support) through the conduct of a session (how to start and end one, identifying and reflecting clients' feelings, typical roadblocks, and confidentiality). It closes with special attention to handling crisis situations, like suicidal emergencies and counseling the dying |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page [245]) and index |
| Subject |
Peer counseling.
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| LC no. |
97045908 |
| ISBN |
0765701537 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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