WAYS OF GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR GROUP EXPERIENCE:
(This is handout I give to participants of my interpersonal support/ exploration groups).
Recognize that trust is not something that ‘just happens’ in a group but that you have a role in creating it. If you are aware of anything getting in the way of a climate of safety, [...]
What follows is a simplistic and very general outline of how I understand the difference between psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists. There are, of course, exceptions to the rule. What I identify are general patterns exhibited in the field.
The difference between brief counseling and longer term psychotherapy is hard to define as there are common factors that apply to both ways of working. There are many and varied definitions of what counseling and psychotherapy are and the differences between them. What follows is a common definition, one that I find useful and one [...]
From: Feltham, C. & Dryden, W. (2006). Brief Counselling: A Practical Integrative Approach. Open University Press. London,.
Counselling is a confidential and ethically protected relationship with a trained and qualified practitioner who will take your personal concerns seriously.
There are different counselling styles or approaches. Some are more non-directive and the counsellor will mainly listen or strive [...]
(This is a handout I give to clients at the initial session. Feel free to print it our for yourself or to pass it on if you are thinking of referring me to someone you know).
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NAME: Pedro Campiao
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ADDRESS:
LISMORE: Suite 3, 95 Molesworth Street Lismore. 2480 NSW.
MULLUMBIMBY: Suite 2 108 Stuart Street (Stuart st Arcade) Mullumbimby 2482. [...]
