TY - BOOK AU - Young,Mark E. TI - Learning the art of helping: building blocks and techniques SN - 9780130183965 U1 - 158.3 YOU PY - 2001/// CY - Upper Saddle River, N.J. PB - Merrill KW - Counseling KW - Psychotherapy N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - This book introduces readers to basic helping skills and advanced helping techniques within an eclectic framework, providing interactive, step-by-step instructions and practice exercises. A straightforward writing style discusses the most commonly used techniques, and prepares future practitioners to integrate assessment data, plan treatment, and implement strategies for a wide range of clients. Chapter topics include the therapeutic relationship; invitational skills; reflecting and advanced reflecting skills; understanding the client; challenging, goal-setting, and solution skills; enhancing efficacy and self-esteem; practicing new behaviors; new learning experiences; and evaluating the effectiveness of helping. For counselors, social workers, psychologists, and anyone interested in learning the basic techniques of helping. ER -