Counselling Children 6th Edition By Kathryn Geldard, Rebecca Yin Foo eBook PDF
Counselling Children: A Practical Introduction (Sixth Edition / Updated Edition) by Kathryn Geldard and Rebecca Yin Foo is a foundational textbook published by SAGE Publications Ltd in late 2024. It serves as a core resource for therapists, psychologists, social workers, and educators working with emotionally challenged children. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Core Book Specifications
- Authors: Kathryn Geldard and Rebecca Yin Foo
- Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Publication Date: September/October 2024
- Length: 424 pages
- Paperback ISBN: 9781529669022
- Hardcover ISBN: 9781529669039
- Digital/eTextbook ISBN: 9781529680287 (Available via platforms like VitalSource) [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Content & Frameworks
The text focuses on practical interventions and introduces the Sequentially Planned Integrative Counseling for Children (SPICC) model. It is broken into specialized parts: [1, 2]
- Therapeutic Relationship: Building a safe child-counsellor alliance.
- Play Therapy: Practical execution using puppets, soft toys, and imaginative pretend play.
- Media and Activities: Using creative art, games, and tailored communication tools.
- Worksheets: Ready-made printable activities for self-esteem, social skills, and protective behaviors. [1, 2]
New to the 6th Edition
- Technology & Telehealth: Analysis of digital media's influence on children and strategies for remote counseling or telehealth sessions.
- Post-Pandemic Reflection: Additions to the conclusion addressing the clinical aftermath and psychological shifts of the pandemic era.
- Inclusive Practice: Expanded coverage of diversity, intersectionality, implicit bias, and the cross-cultural adaptation of the SPICC model.
- Digital Resources: Access to online companion materials, including interactive digital picture books and extra worksheets. [1, 2]
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