Therapy And Beyond Counselling Psychology Contributions To Therapeutic And Social Issues Martin Milton Milton by Martin Milton [milton, Martin] 9780470715475, 9780470522851, 0470522852, 0470715472, 596NJWEACAAJ, 10108410, B00GDCYOXI instant download after payment.

'Anyone who needs to be convinced of the relevance and contribution of counselling psychology to modern therapeutic practice and to its vibrancy, creativity and penetration into contemporary contexts should look no further than this excellent book. It breaks new ground by challenging the reader - both trainees and experienced practitioners alike - to critically reflect on the diverse practice and meanings of modern counselling psychology and psychotherapy. Martin Milton and his colleagues are to be congratulated on this groundbreaking book.'-Professor Robert Bor; Lead Consultant Psychologist, Royal Free Hospital London and Director, Dynamic Change Consultants Ltd'Staff and alumni from Surrey University have written about aspects of counselling psychology ranging from spirituality, sexuality, the arts and creative media, and the environment. Contemporary challenges regarding research into human individual experiences are also explored. Chapters are characterized by their depth of writing in the discipline of counselling psychology, which is in contrast to current unitheoretical and sometimes manualized ways of working with human distress.'-Pamela E. James, Professor of Counselling Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University, UKTherapy and beyond: Counselling Psychology Contributions to Therapeutic and Social Issues explores the origins, current practices, and potential future developments in the discipline of counselling psychology. In addition to acting as a summary of the profession, the book considers contemporary 'good practice' in psychological therapy, policy development, and research. It also addresses the contribution that counselling psychology is able to make throughout a wide variety of human services, and the impact it is having on individuals, couples, families, and wider societyThe book also looks to the future and explores exciting new frontiers of therapy and practice that often extend beyond the consulting room. By recognizing the valuable contributions of counselling psychology to human wellbeing, Therapy and beyond reveals the field's vital new role within mainstream professional psychological practice.Martin Milton is based in the Department of Psychology at the University of Surrey. He is a chartered psychologist, a British Psychological Society (BPS) psychologist specializing in psychotherapy, and a UKCP registered psychotherapist. Martin worked in the British National Health Service and currently runs his own independent practice. He has also been active in the BPS Division of Counselling Psychology.