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A very practical text that provides professionals new tthis arena with a good introduction twhat they can expect tencounter in online work The book contains numerous thought-provoking examples and exercises for those contemplating work in virtual arenas -Terry Hanley, Lecturer in Counseling, University of Manchester Its tempting tthink that face-to-face experience translates straightforwardly tonline work But it doesnt Jane Evans shows how many different aspects there are tcounseling on-line… My advice would be, dont attempt it until you have worked through this book -Michael Jacobs, author of Psychodynamic Counseling in Action Counselors and other professionals whprovide emotional support and guidance are increasingly working online The difference between online and face-to-face interaction with clients is vast and practitioners need tequip themselves with specialist knowledge and skills tensure that they are being effective Online Counselling and Guidance Skills is the first book tdeal with the practicalities of this mode of working It looks at how practitioners need tadapt their basic counseling skills tthe online environment and guides them through the process of setting up, defining and maintaining a working relationship with a client within professional, ethical and legal boundaries Case studies and extracts from online sessions show how the skills are put intpractice, while practical exercises and points for further consideration help readers tdevelop their own knowledge and skills Until now, books and articles have generally focused on the therapeutic work done by counselors online However, this book addresses people whuse counseling skills in a wide range of contexts; including counseling, education, mental health, social care and careers guidance
