Product Description Internationally recognized for its successful problem-management and opportunity development approach to effective helping, Egan's text emphasizes the collaborative nature of the therapist-client relationship and uses a practical, three-stage model that drives client problem-managing and opportunity-developing action. Egan masterfully leads readers step-by-step through the counseling process, while giving them a feeling for the complexity inherent in any helping relationship. As readers begin to understand the various steps of the helping model, they are able to improve their competence and confidence measurably. In this new eighth edition, Egan has built upon the strengths of the last edition in which he presented a "positive psychology", solution-focused theme by adding new discussions on evidence-based practice, research, and philosophical perspectives around how helpers know what they know.
where is it? September 21, 2008 I have always had good luck ordering here until now. I ordered this book on 8-21 and it hasn't even been shipped yet as of today 9-21. I really needed this book for my class. My classes are only 8 weeks long. Not sure if it's worth still getting this book for only 4 weeks of class.
Helpful June 8, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very practical and good at teaching basic skills in helping. Good for therapy based professions.
Helpful February 3, 2007 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm reading this for class. It's well-written and an easy read, and helpful for brief psychotherapy. Very practical and solution-focused.
life changing January 12, 2007 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is wonderful. It was assigned reading for a course I voluntarily took to improve my professional consulting skills. The book is full of valuable information that is easy to read yet full of depth. With some practice I have made this a regular part of my life, and my relationships both personally and professionaly have improved for it. I think everyone should read this book!
The Skilled Helper skillfully helps us potential helpers January 10, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While I'm learning and practicing the helping profession, and reading the book, the content just coincides with my progress concurrently, from active listening, to probing, then challenging. With vivid examples, dialogues, readers can grasp the theory and idea in a very solid way and in my actual sessions working with my clients. The content is comprehensive and I believe it has already become a bible in the Helping Field.
Last of all, the condition of the book delivered by Amazon is excellent and I appreciate the service.
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