COUNSELLING PUPILS IN SCHOOLS - Routledge

Counseling Pupils in Schools is a comprehensive guide to the effective use of counseling in schools. It provides practical guidance for teachers and those responsible for pastoral care on how to develop counseling skills and intervention strategies. The book combines theory and research with practical classroom and emotional development of students and their teachers. Topics covered include: - a model for counseling in school - skills and intervention strategies for teachers - cross-cultural and sensitive issues - peer counseling and support - empowering pupils and parents - classroom-based activities The ethics of teacher-students relationships are also discussed and teachers are provided with ideas for collaboration and managing their own stress in order to be more effective in counseling and guidance. This book is relevant to all professionals who work with young people: Teachers, PSHE co-ordinators, SENCos, Education Welfare Officers, and Educational Psychologists will find it particularly useful.