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Score:  9/10
This is one of these pop science books that have sold in their millions. The premise is fairly
simple, the book explores how minor social trends explode into major social movements. It
covers a range of subjects from psychology to politics. Much of the findings are a little pat and
Gladwell's three archetypes involved in the broadcast of new trends don't suffer too much
examination but it remains an interesting read nonetheless. The thinking here is perhaps useful
for those trying to produce change in wider groupings than just one on one client work and in
this it is interesting to look at vulnerable people as products of a given environment.











8/10
Person-centered counselling in action

Probably a better introduction to the principles of Rogerian counselling than Carl Rogers himself
was able to write. It is a neatly written, light read. A good place to start exploring ideas such as
congruence and unconditional positive regard if you are a new student to counselling or just
interested in the skills used.

Score:  9/10
This is one of these pop science books that have sold in their millions. The premise is fairly
simple, the book explores how minor social trends explode into major social movements. It
covers a range of subjects from psychology to politics. Much of the findings are a little pat and
Gladwell's three archetypes involved in the broadcast of new trends don't suffer too much
examination but it remains an interesting read nonetheless. The thinking here is perhaps useful
for those trying to produce change in wider groupings than just one on one client work and in
this it is interesting to look at vulnerable people as products of a given environment.











8/10
The trainee handbook

A different kind of book in that it offers essays on a range of topics relating to the learning of
psychological therapies. It covers subjects the editors believe to be only minimally covered in
other publications - essay writing, note taking, case-studies, supervision etc. It is a scholarly book
and a worthwhile investment for counsellors. For those that are reading to augment their
counsellor-like position (as is the case for most at this website) its a good but not essential read.

Score:  9/10
This is one of these pop science books that have sold in their millions. The premise is fairly
simple, the book explores how minor social trends explode into major social movements. It
covers a range of subjects from psychology to politics. Much of the findings are a little pat and
Gladwell's three archetypes involved in the broadcast of new trends don't suffer too much
examination but it remains an interesting read nonetheless. The thinking here is perhaps useful
for those trying to produce change in wider groupings than just one on one client work and in
this it is interesting to look at vulnerable people as products of a given environment.











8/10
Love's executioner

A leftfield entry on this website, this book is suggested by counselling trainer Dave MacNamarra.
Yalom is the leading figure in the existential psychotherapy field and the definitive figure in the
study and applications of group therapy. This book is not a practical skills manual but instead
presents a series of therapeutic case studies elucidated with great insight and clarity of writing. It
is not for nothing that Yalom is the most successful writer on the subject of therapy - he is an
international bestseller and excellent value for money. We don't have a group therapy section
here but if we did his 'Theory and practice of group psychotherapy' would make the must have list.

Score:  9/10
This is one of these pop science books that have sold in their millions. The premise is fairly
simple, the book explores how minor social trends explode into major social movements. It
covers a range of subjects from psychology to politics. Much of the findings are a little pat and
Gladwell's three archetypes involved in the broadcast of new trends don't suffer too much
examination but it remains an interesting read nonetheless. The thinking here is perhaps useful
for those trying to produce change in wider groupings than just one on one client work and in
this it is interesting to look at vulnerable people as products of a given environment.











8/10
Understanding motivation and emotion

A solid book, more psychology than therapy. It is full of useful academic framing for commonly held
ideas and the kinds of thinking workers regularly observe in their clients. It is an easy enough
read, with a great deal of detail. The book appears to be out of print at present with Amazon
selling hardbacks (both new and second hand) at around £24.