Listening, learning, caring and counselling - Cate Howell

Written by an experienced and awarded psychologist, Listening, Learning, Caring and Counselling is essential reading for counsellors, support workers, case workers, medical practitioners, health professionals - from physiotherapists, pharmacists, doctors, dentists and their assistants to nutritionists and naturopaths - serious life coaches and emergency workers, as well as those in the fields of human resources. Presented as a highly accessible reference work, Listening, Learning, Caring and Counselling draws upon an immense wealth of case studies that emphasise how health professionals can give their clients the help they need during times such as grief, depression and addiction.

Dr Cate Howell is a GP, therapist and researcher with a Bachelor in Applied Science, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Masters in Health Service Management, PhD (Med.). She trained in Couple Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy.

"At the center of any professional caring role is listening attentively and empathically to the concerns, narratives and needs of others. But to develop the skills of listening, learning, caring and counselling, practitioners need support and training. This is an authoritative and comprehensive guide designed to fill that role. A highly accessible reference work full of ideas and techniques, this book emphasizes how health professionals can assist clients as they work through the issues with which they commonly present, including depression, relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, anger and grief. Case studies and tips for everyday practice make it a practical resource."
Counselling Today

"This book feels like knowledgeable, caring, wise guidance from a teacher and mentor. I hope Dr. Howell's work gets widespread exposure outside Australia. What she has to say is important for all of us in the healthcare professions."
Psych Central

"For those professionals who are looking for a resource that will help prepare them to effectively communicate with those experiencing emotionally related problems, this new text will prove to be of great benefit."
Listening, Learning, Caring & Counselling - Ibadete Fetahu