Allowing clients to work on their own problems and at their own pace, this excellent title recognises that solving personal problems is a skill to be learnt just like any other. It teaches the reader the necessary skills and then guides the use of those skills through organised action plans and practical self help programmes. It is excellent for helping to build confidence in relationships, communicating with others and understanding personal choice. It helps the user overcome guilt, anger, moodiness, depression, stress and anxiety. It encourages a more relaxed approach and helps to handle conflict at home and in work. All of the exercises, questionnaires and action plans can be freely photocopied.
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'an excellent book, which offers a comprehensive, realistic clinical strategy' - Jacky Walker, Stress counsellor and trainer based in West Norfolk 'Simmons and Daw provide a pracrical workbook to help alleviate stress, anxiety and depression.' - Robert B Geismar, Counselling at Work 'Through the series of self-help programmes which offer a wide range of coping techniques from which the appropriate one for personal needs can be selected will certainly help professional workers provide clients with the necessary skills to overcome.' - Institute of Health Education Rec'd Pbk's Vol 33 No3 'Jargon is avoided and themes are accessibly presented.' - Nursing Times 'I would suggest that this book would be of value to anyone interested in beginning to learn the skills necessary to cope with stress.' - Eric Broussine, Nurse Tutor, The Multidisaplinary Health Journal 'The book is written in a simple/straightforward style, free from jargon, so that a wide range of disciplines can use this text in their work with clients.' - Logopedie
Minds and bodies Life style; Understanding ourselves; An anxiety management programme; Gloom, sadness depression; Growing further; communicating clearly, relationships, meditation
MARTIN SIMMONS is a psychology graduate and qualified social worker with over 10 years' experience in mental health. He has taught psychology, communication skills and mental health at university and college. In addition to this he has worked as a management consultant to a wide variety of companies and organisations in the public sector. PETER DAW is a chartered clinical psychologist with many years of National Health Service experience in his specialist field of adult mental health. A committed eclectic in his theoretical and clinical position, he believes a "multi-modal model" offers the best approach to the treatment of the wide range of psychological problems presented in his practice. In his Health Service role, he is involved in the planning and development of new therapy services for the public. He provides consultancy and training to Health Service staff.
