Counsellor Talk: Connecting Through Creative Counselling Techniques - Paperback

by Helen MacKinnon (Author), Susan Spellman Cann (Author)

Our book is real and relatable, and we hope truly inspiring. Welcome to Counsellor Talk: Connecting Through Creative Counselling Techniques where we invite you to explore a multitude of ideas that get your creative juices flowing.

Get ready to embark on a journey where we will share several tips, tools, and techniques to empower you in finding your path, and discovering what works best for you and your clients.

As psychologists, we understand the power of connection. The therapeutic alliance is the foundation upon which healing is built, the glue that binds us together in our shared humanity. In "Counsellor Talk," we're offering you the tools to deepen those connections, breathe new life into your practice, and embark on a journey where healing isn't just a destination. You will use many of the ideas as jumping-off points to meet the needs of your particular clientele.

So, grab your favorite mug, brew a cup of your preferred beverage, (we prefer a cup of calming tea), and settle in. Let's explore together, heart to heart. We hope you will rediscover the magic of counselling, not as a clinical exercise, but as an art- a place where ideas flow to meet the needs of those entrusted to your care.

Throughout "Counsellor Talk," you'll find practical tips, creative exercises, handouts, and ways to integrate technology into your practice. From mindfulness techniques to expressive tools via the arts, from narrative therapy to using technological tools -we're here to help you expand your toolkit, inspire you to think outside the box and embolden you to make a real difference in the lives of those you serve.

"Counsellor Talk" isn't just about the nuts and bolts of counselling-it's about the heart and soul behind the practice. It's about rediscovering the joy in your work and rekindling the passion for helping others which is the first thing that drew you to this field.

What inspired us to write "Counsellor Talk" was you-the counsellors, the school counsellors, the therapists, and the healers who devote their lives to helping others. This book has been over 30 years in the making, but life got in the way. So here we are finally sharing some of our ideas and inspiration with you by never giving up our goal and publishing our first book.The journey continues as we go on the road to support you with in-depth workshops based on our book Counsellor Talk.

As two psychologists with over 60 years of combined counselling experience, we wish to inspire the next generation of counsellors as well as rejuvenate those seasoned professionals.

In writing this book we hope to pass on our passion and love of counselling. It has been the best part of our professional lives.