Medical and Psychiatric Issues for Counsellors (Professional Skills for Counsellors series)

Praise for the First Edition: `An interesting overview of medical and psychiatric issues that may arise for counsellors.. readable, lucid and free of jargon' - British Journal of Guidance and Counselling. Medical or psychiatric issues frequently arise during counselling and counsellors and mental health workers need to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills to respond appropriately. Medical and Psychiatric Issues for Counsellors, Second Edition is the perfect guide to this challenging area of practice. It provides a clear introduction to: the nature of mental illness, the relationship between mental and physical health, andthe role of counselling in relation to both. Highly practical and right up-to-date, this Second Edition examines how to manage medical or psychiatric issues as they emerge, whether during assessment or at a later stage in the counselling process.