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`For counsellors who define themselves as \"person-centred\" but who have had no substantial training, it should be compulsory reading′ - British Journal of Guidance & Counselling Dave Mearns has drawn on the lived experiences of both trainers and trainees to demonstrate the potential range and importance of training in this field.

Person-centredness is claimed to be one of the aims of healthcare, placing the person at the centre of healthcare (services). However, individual responsibility is expected and stressed in the implementation with limited structural support. This has led to the situation where despite the availability of HPV vaccination as the most beneficial preventive method, the coverage for girls aged 12-14 is below the recommended (>70%) rate. The objective of the research was to analyse structural constraints experienced by parents and service providers of the target group of girls regarding HPV vaccination under the circumstances of a global pandemic. Qualitative methods were used, namely in-depth interviews (n = 18) with nurses and midwives and three focus group interviews (n = 13) with parents of girls aged 12-14 years, as well as thematic textual analysis with the combination of inductive and deductive analysis methods. The research was granted ethical permission. The results outline that for parents the main challenge is the ability to find relevant supportive information for decision-making. For nurses, the challenge is to find appropriate ways to counsel and support parents and girls. The study revealed the lack of a country-wide strategy as one of the weak links in supporting the continuation of necessary preventive activities despite the external situation. Also, the skills of counselling and development of innovative communicative and educational digital tools that are target group specific yet also country- and culture-specific should be improved, as this may lead to more person-centred healthcare service for cervical cancer prevention.

\"In Treating Complex Trauma, renowned clinicians Mary Jo Barrett and Linda Stone Fish present the Collaborative Change Model (CCM), a clinically evaluated model that facilitates client and practitioner collaboration and provides invaluable tools for clients struggling with the impact and effects of complex trauma. A practical guide, Treating Complex Trauma organizes clinical theory, outcome research, and decades of experiential wisdom into a manageable blueprint for treatment. With an emphasis on relationships, the model helps clients move from survival mindstates to engaged mindstates, and as a sequential and organized model, the CCM can be used by helping professionals in a wide array of disciplines and settings. Utilization of the CCM in collaboration with clients and other trauma-informed practitioners helps prevent the re-traumatization of clients and the compassion fatigue of the practitioner so that they can work together to build a hopeful and meaningful vision of the future\"-- Provided by publisher.

Person-centred communication involves significant and empathic perception and understanding of oneself and others. This book uses the humanistic psychology of Carl Rogers to offer a comprehensive person-centred communication framework, which the authors have tried and tested in therapeutic, education and management practice. Skilfully blending theory with practice, the authors explain the core skills of person-centred communication.There are reflective exercises and conversation transcripts from a variety of settings, along with many examples from therapy and related helping professions. These span diverse life situations and applications, including: One-to-one work with clientsTeamwork and groupworkLifelong learningReflectionOnline and other written forms of communicationExploring these real life situations offers invaluable inspiration to therapists, students and trainees as well as practitioners in the helping professions. This book will help you to process your experiences more sensitively, thus improving your own practice, relationships, and teamwork. \"This inspiring work is not primarily about counselling practice; it is a book that encapsulates the nature of the person-centred approach (PCA) as a 'way of being' rather than a school of therapy ... In my opinion this book should be read by every potential power wielding human being likely to make any impact on the world!\"Therapy Today, October 2014 \"This book shows the incredible value of person-centred communication to educators, psychologists and leaders, anyone interested in effective, helpful and growthful human relationships will find this an excellent resource.\" Stephen Joseph, Professor of Psychology, Health and Social Care, University of Nottingham, UK \"No matter what your field or context,Person-centred Communicationoffers a path to a more meaningful, successful life. As researchers and practitioners with a wealth of experience, Renate and Ladislav share their communication expertise in management, information technology, education, psychology, psychotherapy, and everyday life. They find beautiful and time-tested ways to share how communication can be enhanced to help you live a more satisfying life. The book is easy to read, with rich content and helpful organizers, such as text boxes and hands-on activities to help transfer your learning into all areas of your life.\" Jeffrey H. D. Cornelius-White, Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator of Counseling, Missouri State University, USA \"This book presents a very good understanding of theory and practice of the person -centred approach and I believe it can be helpful for the professional and student interested in person centred communication. The authors' presentation of live case examples, personal experiences, questions asking the reader to reflect and the connections they make with other sources pertaining to subjects outside the Person Centred way, makes for an enjoyable and valuable reading.\" Antonio Monteiro dos Santos, Clinical, Coaching Counselling Psychologist, USA and Brazil \"The authors bring together modern scientific data, practice and everyday experience to reveal the depth and power of person-centred communication. In a continuing dialogue with the reader they inspire and guide through case scenarios, suggestions for reflections and exercises - to develop one's own unique person-centred way of communication.\" Veniamin Kolpachnikov, Associated Professor, Higher School of Economics, National Research University, Moscow, Russia \"Carl Rogers was the greatest influence on our culture of interpersonal communication in the past century, as the originator of what we now refer to as active listening. One of the most ardent and sincere advocates of explaining Rogers to the current generation is Renate Motschnig. In this book, she and her colleague, Ladislav Nykl, do an excellent job of illustrating the importance of the person-centred approach, with moving stories and systemic applications. This is a great book at the right time for all those interested in avoiding power struggles, communication breakdowns and even those little personal wars that constantly wear us down. This book, in other words, can change your life for the better!\" David Ryback, President of EQ Associates International and author ofPutting Emotional Intelligence to Work, ConnectAbilityand over 60 professional articles \"The authors demonstrate how the person-centered approach is universally applicable and confirm its effectiveness in both the therapeutic and non-therapeutic context.\" Eva Sollarova, Professor of Psychology and Dean, Constantine the Philosopher University, Nitra, Slovakia \"I enjoyed the authors' lively discussion in this new book from several perspectives, as it touches on communication in teaching, research, and psychotherapy. As an academic, I particularly value the integrated approach of the book, which combines a clear presentation of scientific theories with the practical experience of both authors. It makes the book a great instrument for teaching but also, particularly, in learning and personal development - and so I would recommend the book to anyone doing one-to-one work with others, or anyone interested in the subject of understanding oneself and others in communication.At the end, a very personal insight of the authors is included; it is a feature that one usually does not see in a book on communication but it a welcome addition that makes the book all the more authentic. Last but not least, the book contains a rich set of bibliographical references for further reading.\" Tomas Pitner, PhD, Associate Professor, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic \"I think this book can claim to be different. It takes Rogers' humanistic view of the person - the basic 'attitudes' of acceptance, empathic understanding and congruence, and the way they are applied in person-centred counselling and psychotherapy - and develops these as 'a way of being' applicable to wider life situations.\" Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2015

Can the person-centred approach work in time-limited counselling and psychotherapy? This is a question that many practitioners grapple with as demand for brief therapy increases - particularly in the public sector. Brief Person-Centred Therapies is the first book to tackle the subject, bringing together the experience and insights of a leading international team of person-centred specialists. The book examines the \"theoretical fit\" between the person-centred approach and brief therapy. It also explores the issues which arise when working briefly in a range of different settings, including primary care, higher education and business. Brief Person-Centred Therapies is essential reading for all person-centered trainees and for practitioners who want to work in services where brief work is called for.

Mental health among adolescents is of growing importance, with loneliness being a critical indicator for assessment. This study explores the heterogeneity of loneliness among Chinese adolescents and investigates the predictors and outcomes associated with various types of loneliness through latent profile analysis. We administered the UCLA Loneliness Scale, Chinese Big Five Personality Inventory, Shyness Scale, Trust Scale, Delaware Bullying Victimization Scale, and Feelings of Inadequacy Scale to assess two samples of junior high school students (Sample 1 consisted of 500 students, 45% of whom were boys, M = 13.97 ± 1.00 years old; Sample 2 consisted of 528 students, 43.2% of whom were boys, M = 14.24 ± 1.02 years old). Utilizing this data, we analyzed adolescent loneliness and related characteristics employing latent profile analysis (LPA) and a multivariate logistic regression model. The results were as follows: (1) three latent profiles of adolescent loneliness were identified across both samples: low loneliness, moderate loneliness and social loneliness. (2) The three predictor variables—Big Five personality traits, shyness, and trust—were significantly correlated with the varying profiles of adolescent loneliness. (3) Regarding the outcome variables, adolescents experiencing low loneliness were the least impacted by feelings of inadequacy and bullying victimization, with those experiencing moderate and social loneliness being subsequently more affected. The results suggest that adolescents identified as social loneliness type should be targeted with interventions aimed at adjusting their personality traits. Conversely, adolescents with moderate loneliness should be more attentive to interpersonal factors such as shyness and trust, given their increased vulnerability to bullying and higher likelihood of experiencing feelings of inadequacy.

From the Foreword `It is an honour to be asked to write a foreword for this new book by Michael McMillan. I have been excited about this book ever since I read early drafts of its first two chapters some time ago at the birth of the project. At different times thereafter I have read other parts and my consistent impression has been that this is an author who has both a sophisticated academic understanding of the material and a great skill in communicating that widely. Those two qualities do not often go together!′ - Dave Mearns, Strathclyde University The notion that a client changes during the process of counselling is one of the most fundamental assumptions underpinning the profession, and whilst schools of thought differ in explaining how this change occurs, all agree that some kind of transition does occur. The Person-Centred Approach to Therapeutic Change considers the process of change within the counselling relationship from the person-centred perspective. Integral to the person-centred approach is Carl Rogers′ radical view that change is best conceptualized as an ongoing process rather than an alteration from one fixed state to another, and that psychological health is best achieved by the person who is able to be in a state of continual change. Such a person is open to all experiences and is therefore able to assimilate new experiences, whether ′good′ or ′bad′, and adapt to them as a result. The Person-Centred Approach to Therapeutic Change describes how the person-centred counselling relationship can create an environment where the client can open themselves up to experiences that they have previously found difficult to acknowledge and move forward to the possibility of change. The Person-Centred Approach to Therapeutic Change outlines the main theoretical corner stones of the person-centred approach and then, applying these, describes why change occurs as a result of a person-centred therapeutic encounter. The book also discusses challenges faced by clients when living in such openness to experience.

Background The transfer of innovations into healthcare is laden with challenges. Although healthcare professionals are expected to adopt and fulfil new policies, a more person-centered healthcare with conditions for preference-based patient participation is anticipated. Methods The aim of the study was to evaluate two implementation strategies for person-centered patient participation in kidney care, including dissemination of a clinical toolkit, and additional training and support of internal facilitators. Nine Swedish kidney care units joined the study (August 2019–September 2021), strategically organized into: a control group (three sites, no support); a standard dissemination group (three sites, with a tool for patient participation and guidance disseminated to the site managers); and a facilitated implementation group (three sites, with the tool and guidance disseminated as above, plus a six-month support program for designated internal facilitators). This process evaluation was comprised of repeat interviews with managers ( n  = 10), internal facilitators ( n  = 5), recordings, and notes from the interventions, and Alberta Context Tool survey data ( n  = 78). Hybrid analyses comprised mixed methods: descriptive and comparative statistics, and qualitative descriptive analysis. Results None of the control group sites addressed patient participation. While the standard dissemination sites’ managers received and appreciated the toolkit, they made no attempts to make further use of it. In the facilitated implementation group, five internal facilitators from three sites engaged in the support program. They welcomed the opportunity to learn about preference-based patient participation, and about implementation, including potentially enhanced opportunities for preference-based patient participation via the tool. Each site’s facilitators developed a separate strategy for the dissemination of the tool: the tool was used with a few patients in each site, and only some staff were involved. Although noting a general interest in improving patient participation, the internal facilitators described limited local support. Rather, they suggested a longer support program and more local backing and engagement. Conclusions Facilitating person-centered patient participation is complex, given the need to address attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. This study indicates slow uptake and change, and more efficient strategies are needed to ensure the fundamentals of care remain accessible to all.