Counselling for the Modern Age
CHOICES: Interviewing and Counselling Skills for Canadians
9th Canadian Edition
Choices promotes an eclectic approach, recognizing that no single counselling method suits every client. Rather, evidence-based techniques must be continuously examined and adapted to the specific needs of the client and situation.
The #1 text in a wide range of Canadian college and university programs in social work, criminology, nursing, child and youth care, addictions, and psychology. It is also used by professionals and volunteers in professions whose work involves interviewing and counselling.
Why leading Therapists and Educators recommend Choices
"The 9th edition of Choices: Interviewing and Counselling Skills for Canadians is a must-have resource for students, new professionals, and seasoned counsellors alike. It excels in its comprehensive coverage of contemporary topics, strong integration of neuroscience, and practical counselling strategies."
- The Science of Psychotherapy; Volume 13 issue 2
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"Each revision has included current and pertinent research to enhance the student's learning. The recent addition of the Neuroscience chapter has been particularly well received, and the students find it readily applicable to their practice."
- Lori Hawkes, Douglas College
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Discover the Unique Aspects of Choices
Major Updates in the New Edition
What’s NEW?
In the Profession and the text
Cultural Sensitivity
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Canada has greatly influenced counselling, highlighting the need for cultural sensitivity and awareness of Indigenous Peoples' historical trauma. Counsellors must understand residential schools' legacies and provide trauma-informed support, respecting Indigenous knowledge and collaborating with communities. This edition comprehensively covers working with Indigenous Peoples, especially seniors and youth.
Neurodiversity
Our understanding of neurodiversity—viewing conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia as natural brain variations—has grown significantly. This has led to greater acceptance of unique strengths and more supportive counselling interventions, extensively covered in the new edition.
Neurosience
A unique aspect of Choices is its integration of neuroscience concepts, essential for practitioners as new brain insights enhance evidence-based counselling techniques. Chapter 11 covers neuroscience and counselling, including brain problems, and each chapter features a "Brain Byte" linking to relevant neuroscience.
Holistic Counselling
Chapter 2 covers key concepts for counselling clients from different cultures, including spirituality and multicultural competencies for Canadian counsellors. It also addresses working with people who have experienced racism.
Trauma- informed practice
The significance of trauma in counselling has been elevated, with a move toward trauma-informed practices that prioritize safe and supportive environments. Chapter 3 discusses the important components of a trauma-informed approach with an expanded and completely revised section on stress, trauma, and trauma-informed counselling.
Substance misuse and addiction
The rise in substance misuse, addiction, and overdose deaths in Canada underscores the urgent need for specialized counsellor training. Advances in understanding mental disorders' biological and genetic foundations promise improved, personalized treatments, including for substance abuse, which are detailed throughout the new edition.
Technological Advancements
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated online counselling, raising challenges in confidentiality and ethical technology use, while increasing support needs for substance abuse and domestic violence. AI offers opportunities and limitations; it can assist with tasks but cannot replace the crucial human relationship. However, AI can help in remote areas or for those who cannot afford counselling. This is covered extensively in this new edition.
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