The Skilled Helper: A Problem Management and Opportunity Development Approach to Helping

Egan, Gerard

ISBN 10: 0818501332 / ISBN 13: 9780818501333

Published by Brooks/Cole Pub Co, 1975

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Skilled Helper: A Problem Management and Opportunity Development Approach to Helping
• Publisher: Brooks/Cole Pub Co
• Publication Date: 1975
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0818501332
• ISBN 13: 9780818501333
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 16 ounces

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Synopsis

Internationally recognized for its successful problem-management and opportunity development approach to effective helping, this is the "millennium edition" of Egan's classic book for helpers. Egan emphasizes the collaborative nature of the therapist-client relationship and uses a practical, three-stage model that drives client problem-managing and opportunity-developing action. Egan masterfully leads readers step-by-step through the counseling process, while giving them a feeling for the complexity inherent in any helping relationship. As readers begin to understand the various steps of the helping model, they are able to improve their competence and confidence measurably. In this new seventh edition, Egan has built upon the strengths of the last edition while focusing on a new "positive psychology," solution-focused theme.

Review

Ms. Nelica LaGro, University of East London "The manuscript offers an extremely comprehensive account of process, skills and techniques. It would be difficult to find other publications where all these aspects covered in such a thoughtful and challenging way."