Steve Williams

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The Use of Touch in Counselling and PsychotherapyPaperback, 8 February 2011

The Use of Touch in Counselling and Psychotherapy
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Print Length
160 pages
Language
English
Publisher
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Date Published
8 Feb 2011
ISBN-10
3844304282
ISBN-13
9783844304282

Description

The use of touch in counselling and psychotherapy is rarely spoken of. A contentious topic, there is little research on therapists' current practices and views, and almost none relating to work with younger clients. This book reveals working therapists' practices, beliefs and understandings of the use of touch in therapeutic contexts with children, adolescents and adults. Six broad themes were identified: the meaning of touch; risks, fears and concerns; power and control issues; contracting, consents and note-taking; the raising of consciousness; and to touch or not to touch. Decisions as to whether or not to use touch were found to be complex, informed by a wide range of societal, cultural, methodological and philosophical discourses, as well as via personal experience and an understanding of potential impact on the client. Clients with abuse issues, work with children, and working cross-culturally were all identified as specific areas to consider. This book may be of use to counsellors, psychotherapists, supervisors and ethics committees, informing ethical practice, and decision making. It may also be helpful for training purposes.

Product Details

Authors:
Steve WilliamsDave ClarkeKerry Gibson
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
8 February 2011
Dimensions:
22.86 x 15.24 x 0.94 cm
ISBN-10:
3844304282
ISBN-13:
9783844304282
Language:
English
Location:
Saarbrucken
Pages:
160
Weight:
244.94 gm

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