Ebook: Counselling Skills for Becoming a Wiser Practitioner

Counselling Skills for Working with Shame helps professionals to understand and identify shame and to build shame resilience in both the client and themselves. Shame is ubiquitous in counselling where there is an increased vulnerability and risk of exposure to shame. While many clients experience feelings of shame, it is often overlooked in the therapeutic process and as a result can be left untreated. It is particularly pertinent when working with clients who have experienced trauma, domestic or complex abuse, or who struggle with addiction, compulsion and sexual behaviours. Written in an acc.;Series Preface; Introduction; 1 The Language of Shame; 2 The Nature of Shame; 3 The Impact of Shame; 4 Sources of Shame; 5 Defences Against Shame; 6 Shame in Sex and Sexuality; 7 Shame, Addictions and Compulsions; 8 Shame, Rage and Violence; 9 Shame in Therapy; 10 Skills for Working with Shame; 11 Counsellor Shame; 12 Skills for Building Shame Resilience; References; Subject Index; Author Index.