Sheila Dainow – författare

At best, our jobs provide us with the opportunity for useful activity that helps to happily fulfil our lives, as well as providing an income. This book is aimed at trainers, counsellors and psychologists who work with managers and staff to help them be 'the best they can be'. It offers frameworks and resources which help people to understand and enjoy their work in its organisational context, to work effectively and avoid stress, and to relate their work to the rest of their lives. Sheila Dainow is an experienced trainer, counsellor and author. Her book provides Frameworks and structures for effective training programmes that increase well-being and efficiency at workPractical exercises, with trainer 'inputs' suggested and helpful hints and commentary based on successful experienceResources for training presented in a 'How to do it' way, which represent a recipe book for organisational training based on tried and tested materialTraining specialists and managers will find this book a useful, interesting and practical tool in their task of counselling and developing people in effective, humane and modern organisations."A straightforward, no-nonsense book. An excellent combination of theory and practical exercises."—Stephen Palmer, PhD Director of the Centre for Stress Management, London, UK

This unique book explores the idea of becoming your own counsellor, and takes you step by step through the various stages of the counselling process. Each chapter mirrors a professional counselling session, and in working through the special exercises you will be using typical counselling methods to explore yourself and your life. As you develop a greater understanding of yourself, you will find it easier to make decisions and take more control over the way in which you respond to difficult situations. You will have the confidence and ability to make changes to your life where appropriate. If you would like to try professional counselling but feel unsure about going to a counsellor, then this practical and reassuring book will help you to understand the counselling process and be your own counsellor. It is also an invaluable guide for everyone who is considering entering a professional counselling relationship.