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by Pete Sanders (Author) "Most introductory courses in counselling begin with an activity where each person in the group has to introduce themselves to the rest of the group..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 152 pages
  • Publisher: PCCS Books; 3Rev Ed edition (Aug 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1898059519
  • ISBN-13: 978-1898059516
  • Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 18.8 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,094 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Peter Mickleborough, Counselling Tutor
I've seen First Steps…and I think it's excellent. I've put it on all my students' reading lists. Congratulations.

Book Description
The first and second editions of this best-selling book became standard texts in universities, colleges and training institutes all over the UK. This third edition is a further timely update in the fast-changing world of counselling and helping, with additional material on counselling and helping skills for a range of contexts from teaching through volunteer helping to citizenship.

This book is for students on basic introduction to counselling courses from around 20 to 100 hours duration. It covers all relevant areas of training at this level — theory, personal development and building helping skills. Intended as a support for tutors and a companion for course participants, the text emphasises personal development and good practice, and can be used with confidence as a focus for training or a supplement to it.

First Steps in Counselling has set the standard for approachable entry-level books, mapping out the ground of contemporary counselling for those with little or no prior experience. Teachers, nurses, social workers, police officers, managers and volunteers have all been supported in the development of their context-specific helping skills. Rich in down-to-earth examples, quotations and activities, First Steps in Counselling stimulates thought, builds confidence and develops self-awareness.

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94 of 95 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Starter Book, 20 Feb 2003
This book is very good for beginners who maybe starting a course in couselling. It teaches basic concepts and skills using a down to earth common sense approach. I found this book very useful prior to commencing my diploma course in professional counselling. Even if you are not planning on taking a course it is also helpful in developing listening skills.
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81 of 83 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book. Buy it!, 10 Jan 2001
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An ideal introduction to Counselling, whether you are taking a course, or simply interested in Counselling and what it is all about. Pete Sanders uses a very personal approach which leaves you feeling at the end of the book that you have actually met and talked to him. Lots of thought provoking exercises and interesting personal insights. The book is an easy read and achieves it's purpose with style and professionalism.
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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Pete Sanders First Steps in Counselling, 1 Jun 2005
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Fantastic in depth book, but written so basically that anyone can understand the first steps of counselling. I have been using it in conjunction with a college course and have found it highly useful. Like the many references to songs and quotations. Pete Sanders obviously a good sound round guy who understands the need of counselling and straight talking plain English.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfaction
As I am starting college soon on a Counselling course I wanted a book to start me off with some studying and this was the one, a good choice.. Read more
Published 18 days ago by G. Hunter

5.0 out of 5 stars First Steps in Counselling: A Students' Companion for Basic Introductory Courses
Very easy to understand using plain english.
Guides you through step by step on Introdutions, boundaries, paraphrasing etc.
Published 3 months ago by J. Wait

5.0 out of 5 stars First Steps in Counselling
This is an excellent book for those who are on an introductory course in Counselling. It provides you with the basic you need, and shows you how to take your career forward... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kelly T. O'shea

5.0 out of 5 stars Not so stuffy
I really have a problem with author's who can't see past the tip of their nose, Pete Saunders I believe *can. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Heidi Becket-clinton

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic excellent awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!love it buy it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have just started an introductory course in counselling and bought this book to underpin the course content. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Melo-d

5.0 out of 5 stars good companion
I am halfway through my introduction to counselling course and this book has been a lifesaver to me on more than one occassion. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Joanne Jolley

1.0 out of 5 stars Not good
I know I am going against the grain to be writing a negative review of this book however, I just can't find anything positive about it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Laura Blake

4.0 out of 5 stars Good starter book
I found this very useful as a starting point. Easy to locate information and good brief summaries on the different models used. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2006 by Freebird

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant introduction to counselling
I read this book by the late Pete Sanders while on an introductory counselling course. It is comprehensive and very easy to understand. Read more
Published on 21 May 2006 by Mr. K. W. Allen

5.0 out of 5 stars first steps....
I must congratulate the author of this book,
I've been a Police Officer for 13 years now,why couldn't I have this bloke as my sole buddy... Read more
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