Further reading

The following books have been selected to enhance the reader’s knowledge on some of the subjects raised in Counselling Skills for Dietitians. An explanatory note has been added where the title does not obviously convey the content. The books are listed according to their relevance to the different parts of the text, and some are included more than once.

Part 1: Using a counselling approach in patient-centred practice

Person–centred counselling
Hough, M. (2014) Counselling Skills and Theory, 4th edn. Hodder Education, London. (Includes a helpful summary of different types of counselling and psychotherapy, e.g. TA, psychodynamic, CBT.)
Mearns, D. & Thorne, B. (2013) Person Centred Counselling in Action, 3rd edn. Sage Publications, London.
Merry T. (2002) Learning and Being in Person–Centred Counselling, 2nd edn. PCCS Books, Monmouth.
Thorne, B. & Sanders, P. (2013) Carl Rogers, 3rd edn. Sage Publications, London. (Provides unique insight into the life of Carl Rogers and a clear explanation of his major theoretical ideas.)

Other counselling approaches

Behavioural and cognitive behavioural therapy
Beck, J. (2011) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Basics and Beyond, 2nd edn. Guilford Press, New York. (Contains a useful and pertinent chapter on developing the therapeutic relationship, written by the founder of CBT.)
Branch, R. & Wilson, R. (2010) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester.
Dryden, W. (2012) Cognitive Behaviour Therapies. Sage Publications, London. (Includes a useful explanation of some of the variants of this approach.)
Mason, P. & Butler, C. (2010) Health Behaviour Change: A Guide for Practitioners. Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, London.
Westbrook, D. & Kennerley, H. (2011) An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications. Sage Publications, London.

Mindfulness (see also Part 4)
Santorelli, S. (2000) Heal Thyself: Lessons on Mindfulness in Medicine. Crown Publications, New York.
Wax, R. (2013) Sane New World: Taming the Mind. Hodder & Stoughton, London. (A humorous and readable explanation of mindfulness.)

Motivational interviewing
Rollnick, S. & Miller, W.R. (2013) Motivational Interviewing, 3rd edn. Guilford Press, London. (Updated classic from the founders of MI.)
Rollnick, S., Miller, W.R. & Butler, C.C. (2008) Motivational Interviewing in Health Care: Helping Patients Change Behaviour. Guilford Press, London.

Neuro–linguistic programming (NLP)
Hoobyar, T. & Dotz, T. (2013) NLP: The Essential Guide to Neuro–Linguistic Programming. William Morrow, New York.
O’Connor, J. & Seymour, J. (2003) Introducing Neuro–Linguistic Programming. Thorsons, London.
Ready, R. & Burton, K. (2010) Neuro–Linguistic Programming for Dummies. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester.

Psychodynamic counselling
Jacobs, M. (2010) Psychdynamic Counselling in Action. Sage Publications, London.
Howard, S. (2009) Skills in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sage Publications, London.
Mcleod, J. (2013) Themes and Issues in the Psychodynamic Approach to Counselling, 5th edn. Open University Press, Maidenhead.
Storr, A. (2001) Freud: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press, Oxford.

Transactional analysis (TA)
Berne, E. (2010) Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships. Penguin, London. (A classic by the founder of TA.)
Harris, T.A. (2012) I’m Ok, You’re Ok. Arrow, London.
Lapworth, P. & Sills C. (2011) An Introduction to Transactional Analysis. Sage Publications, London.
Stewart, I. & Joines, V. (2012) TA Today: A New Introduction to Transactional Analysis. Lifespace Publishing, Nottingham.

Other areas discussed in Part 1

Developing the relationship
Gerhardt, S. (2014) Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby’s Brain, 2nd edn. Routledge, London. (A readable book about early brain development.)
Holmes, J. (2014) John Bowlby and Attachment Theory, 2nd edn. Routledge, London. (An excellent, contained summary of Bowlby’s research and theory on attachment.)
Kahn, M. (1997) Between Therapist and Client: The New Relationship, 2nd edn. Holt Paperbacks, New York. (This book explains very clearly how psychotherapy has evolved and how the therapeutic relationship has come to be considered central to treatment across all modalities.)
Siegal, D. (2011) Mindsight: Transform Your Brain with the New Science of Kindness. Oneworld, London. (A very readable book containing case studies of the integration of neuroscience with psychotherapy.)

Nutrition counselling
Curry, K.R. & Jaffe, A. (1998) Nutrition Counseling and Communication Skills. W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia. (Written for dietitians working in America, this is a broad overview of communication, including the meaning of food, interpersonal skills, different theories of counselling/psychology with case studies, cross-cultural working, eating disorders, ethics and professional considerations.)
Holli, B.B. & Beto, J.A. (2013) Nutrition Counseling and Education Skills for Dietetics Professionals, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. (Covers the history of dietetics in the USA, touching on the basics of different models of communication, including counselling skills, CBT, motivational interviewing, stages of change, group work, cultural diversity, presentations and learning theories, with learning objectives for each chapter.)

Reflective practice
Bassot, B. (2013) The Reflective Journal. Palgrave McMillan, London. (Theories of reflective practice. A very practical, easy–to–read guide.)
Taylor, B. (2010) Reflective Practice for Health Care Practitioners. Open University Press, Maidenhead. (Includes useful perspectives from health care, addressing typical issues and problems.)

Part 2: The skills

Assertiveness skills
Back, K. & Back, K. (2005) Assertiveness at Work: A Practical Guide to Handling Awkward Situations,3rd edn. McGraw–Hill, London.
Dryden, W. & Constantinou, D. (2004) Assertiveness Step by Step. Sheldon Press, London.
Fisher, R. & Ury, W. (2012) Getting to Yes: Negotiating an Agreement without Giving In. Random House Business Books, London. (On negotiation skills.)
Lindenfield, G. (2001) Assert Yourself. Thorsons, London.
Williams, B. (2014) Assertive: How to be Assertive and Speak Up for Yourself! Assertiveness Training, Skills, Techniques. Self–published.

Behaviour change and motivational interviewing
Mason, P. & Butler, C. (2010) Health Behaviour Change: A Guide for Practitioners. Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, London.
Matulich, B. (2013) How to do Motivational Interviewing: A Guidebook, 2nd edn. Self–published.
Pearson, D. & Grace, C. (2012) Weight Management: A Practitioner’s Guide. Wiley–Blackwell, Chichester. (A comprehensive guide on weight management, incorporating a behavioural change approach and a section on group work.)
Rosengreen, D.B. (2009) Building Motivational Interviewing Skills: A Practitioner Workbook. Guilford Press, London.

Counselling and communication skills
Bayne, R., Nicolson, P. & Horton, I. (1998) Counselling and Communication skills for Medical and Health Practitioners. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester. (A practical book covering a broad range of subjects, including counselling skills as applied in health care, looking after yourself, narrative psychology and mental illness.)
Bolton, R. (1986) People Skills. Simon & Schuster, Delran. (A readable book, still available.)
Burnard, P. (2005) Counselling Skills for Health Professionals, 4th edn. Cengage Learning, Andover.
Evans, G. (2013) Counselling Skills for Dummies. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester.
Heron, J. (2001) Helping the Client, 5th edn. Sage Publications, London. (Looks at counselling skills in more depth.)
Kuhnke, E. (2012) Communication Skills for Dummies. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester.
Nelson–Jones, R. (2012) Basic Counselling Skills: A Helper’s Manual, 3rd edn. Sage Publications, London. (Provides detail on counselling skills.)
Parrott, T. & Crook, G. (2011) Effective Communication Skills for Doctors: A Practical Guide to Clear Communication within a Hospital Environment. BPP Learning Media, London.
Pease, A. & Pease, B. (2006) The Definitive Book of Body Language: How to Read Others’ Attitudes by Their Gestures. Orion, London. (Easy to read.)
Quilliam, S. (2008) Body Language. Carlton Books, London.
Sanders, P. (2011) First Steps in Counselling, 4th edn. PCCS Books, Monmouth.
Tolan, J. (2012) Skills in Person–Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy. Sage Publications, London.
Wainwright, G. (2000) Teach Yourself Body Language, 2nd edn. McGraw–Hill/Contemporary Books, New York.
Williams, D. (1997) Communication Skills in Practice: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals. Jessica Kingsley, London. (Includes useful sections on multidisciplinary teams, presentations and non–verbal communication.)

Part 3: Putting skills into practice: further considerations

Bereavement and loss
(Books marked with an asterisk are recommended by CRUSE Bereavement Care.)
Becvar, D.S. (2003) In the Presence of Grief: Helping Family Members Resolve Death, Dying and Bereavement Issues. Guilford Press, New York.
*Boydell, K. (2005) Death and How to Survive It. Vermillion, London.
Hill, S. (2012) In the Springtime of the Year. Vintage, London. (A fictional account of a woman coming to terms with the death of her husband.)
*Ironside, V. (1997) "You’ll Get Over It": The Rage of Bereavement. Penguin, London. (A popular classic about coming to terms with bereavement. Still available.)
*James, A. (2004) Living with Bereavement. Elliot Right Way Books, Tadworth.
James, J.W. & Friedman, R.(2009) The Grief Recovery Handbook, 20th anniversary. William Morrow/HarperCollins, New York. (Explains the process of recovery from many sorts of loss.)
Kubler–Ross, E. (2014) On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families. Scribner, New York. (Looks at attitudes to death and stages of bereavement within a medical context.)
*Kubler–Ross, E. & Kessler, D. (2014) On Grief and Grieving. Simon & Shuster, London.
Lewis, C.S. (2015) A Grief Observed: Reader’s Edition. Faber & Faber, London. (Reflections upon a loss. A beautifully written classic.)
Macdonald, H. (2014) H is for Hawk. Jonathon Cape, London. (Prize–winning book, whose main theme is loss.)
*Murray Parkes, C. (2010) Bereavement: Studies of Grief in Adult Life. Penguin, London.
Noel, B. (2004) Grief Steps: 10 Steps to Rebuild, Regroup, and Renew after Any Life Loss. Champion Press, Toronto.

Eating disorders/psychology of eating
Buckroyd, J. (2011) Understanding Your Eating. Open University Press, Maidenhead. (Readable explanation of what influences disordered eating behaviour.)
Dovey, T. (2010) Eating Behaviour. Open University Press, Oxford. (Concise introduction to psychological and biological processes.)
Fairburn C. (2008) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Eating Disorders. Guilford Press, New York. (Well–established, detailed CBT approach for health professionals, covering how to manage and treat eating disorders.)
Fairburn, C. (2013) Overcoming Binge Eating: The Proven Program to Learn Why You Binge and How You Can Stop, 2nd edn. Guilford Press, New York. (Well–established and recognized CBT approach for sufferers.)
Gilbert, S. (2013) Therapy for Eating Disorders, 3rd edn. Sage Publications, London. (A readable overview, with examples and practical advice.)
Gowers, S. & Green, L. (2009) Eating Disorders: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Children and Young People. Routledge, London.
Laird Birmingham, C. & Treasure, J. (2010) Medical Management of Eating Disorders: A Practical Handbook for Healthcare Professionals, 2nd edn. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Middleton, K. (2007) Eating Disorders: The Path to Recovery. Lion Hudson, Oxford. (Addresses sufferers and carers.)
Ogden, J. (2010) The Psychology of Eating: From Healthy to Disordered Behaviour, 2nd edn. Wiley–Blackwell, Chichester. (Presents an overview of a wide range of eating–related behaviours.)
Orbach, S. (2005) Hunger Strike. Karnac Books, London. (An account of the social and cultural phenomena underlying eating disorders.)
Orbach, S. (2006) Fat is a Feminist Issue, 3rd edn. Arrow, London. (Eating disorders seen as a solution to a social and cultural problem.)
Schmidt, U. (1993) Getting better Bit(e) by Bit(e): A Survival Kit for Sufferers of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorders. Routledge, London.
Schulherr, S. (2008) Eating Disorders for Dummies. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester.
Treasure, J. (1997) Anorexia Nervosa: A Survival Guide for Families, Friends and Sufferers. Psychology Press, Abingdon. (A useful overview, including guidance for health professionals.)
Treasure, J., Schmidt, U. & Van Furth, E. (2005) The Essential Handbook of Eating Disorders. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester.
Waller, G. & Cordery, H. (2007) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders: A Comprehensive Treatment Guide. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. (A thorough and practical guide.)
Waller, G., Mountford, V., Lawson, R. et al. (2010) Beating Your Eating Disorder: A Cognitive–Behavioural Self–Help Guide for Adult Sufferers and Their Carers. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

Group work
(See Working with More than One Person for books on conducting a patient interview with others present in the room.)
Bens, I. (2012) Facilitating with Ease! Core Skills for Facilitators, Team Leaders and Members, Managers, Consultants, and Trainers, 3rd edn. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester. (Provides practical guidelines on all aspects of facilitating groups.)
Hartley, P. & Dawson, M. (2010) Success in Group Work. Palgrave McMillan, London. (A brief, practical, user–friendly workbook concerned with working effectively in a team.)
Houston G. (1990) The Red Book of Groups and How to Lead Them Better. Rochester Foundation, New York. (Although published a long time ago, this is still a useful handbook of practical skills for the facilitation of groups.)
Hunter, D., Bailey, A. & Taylor, B. (1995) The Zen Book of Groups: A Handbook for People Meeting with a Purpose. Da Capo Press, Boston. (Although published a long time ago, this popular, readable book includes a toolkit of ideas for facilitating groups.)
Johnson, D. & Johnson, F. (2012) Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills, 11th edn. Pearson Education, New York. (Gives a broad, integrative overview of group dynamics in an experiential format.)
Reynolds, A. & Cooper, J. (2010) The Groupwork Toolkit: How to Convert Your One to One Advice Skills to Work with Groups. Self–published. (A readable, detailed, practical guide.)
Vernelle, B. (1994) Understanding and Using Groups (Group Work). Whiting & Birch, London. (Textbook offering a sound introduction to the subject.)

Mental illness (especially anxiety and depression)
American Psychiatric Association (2013) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM–5). (Reference manual describing symptoms and diagnostic criteria of mental disorders. Likely to be in all university/medical libraries.)
Chaven, Y. (2014) Meditation for Beginners: How to Relieve Anxiety and Depression and Return to a State of Inner Peace and Happiness. Self–published. (Includes an explanation of meditation and the evidence supporting it.)
Haddon, M. (2004) The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night–Time. Vintage, London. (A readable book showing insight into the mind of an autistic boy.)
Helen, M. (2002) Coping with Suicide. Sheldon Press, London.
McMahon, G. (2005) No More Anxiety: Be Your Own Anxiety Coach. H. Karnac, London. (Uses CBT skills and techniques.)
Morrison J. (2014) DSM–5 Made Easy. Guilford Press, London. (Describes diagnostic criteria for mental illness, with useful comments and case examples.)
Plant, J. & Stephenson, J. (2011) Beating Stress, Anxiety & Depression: Groundbreaking Ways to Help You Feel Better. Piatkus, London. (Addresses diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle factors.)
Rayner, S. (2014) Making Friends with Anxiety: A Warm Supportive Little Book to Help Ease Worry and Panic. Self–published. (Could be useful to recommend to patients.)
Rowe, D. (2003) Depression: The Way out of Prison. Routledge, London.
Teasdale, J. & Williams, M.G. (2014) The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8–Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress. Guilford Press, London.

Working with more than one person
(Conducting a patient interview with others present.)
Dallos, R. & Draper, R. (2010) An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice, 3rd edn. Open University Press, Oxford. (Clearly explains the theories from family therapy mentioned in Chapter 10.)
Gammer, C. (2009) The Child’s Voice in Family Therapy: A Systemic Perspective. W.W. Norton, New York.
Jones E., Piccard B. & Jones, I. (1993) Family Systems Therapy. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester. (Includes a chapter on working with couples.)
Launer, J. (2002) Narrative–Based Primary Care: A Practical Guide. Radcliffe Medical Press, London. (Addresses ways to encourage patients to tell their stories, which requires health professionals to listen holistically.)
Rivett, M. & Street, E. (2009) Family Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques. Routledge, London. (Explains clearly the theories from family therapy mentioned in Chapter 10).

Part 4: Areas for personal and professional development

Assertiveness
Alberti, R.E. & Emmons, M.L. (2008) Your Perfect Right. Impact, Dublin. (A classic book on assertiveness.)
Back, K. & Back, K. (2005) Assertiveness at Work: A Practical Guide to Handling Awkward Situations, 3rd edn. McGraw–Hill, London.
Dickson, A. (2012) A Woman in Your Own Right: Assertiveness and You. Quartet Books, London. (A classic hand–book on assertiveness, practical and readable.)
Dryden, W. & Constantinou, D. (2004) Assertiveness Step by Step. Sheldon Press, London.
Fisher, R. & Ury, W. (2012) Getting to Yes: Negotiating an Agreement Without Giving In. Random House Business Books, London. (On negotiation skills.)
Hare, B. (1996) Be Assertive: The Positive Way to Communicate Effectively. Vermilion, London.
Lindenfield, G. (2001) Assert Yourself. Thorsons, London.
Williams, B. (2014) Assertive: How to be Assertive and Speak Up for Yourself! Assertiveness Training, Skills, Techniques. Self–published.

Mindfulness
Dawn, L. (2014) Mindful Eating for Dummies. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester.
Kabat–Zinn, J. (2004) Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Living for Every Day Life. Piatkus, London. (Kabat–Zinn is one of the most popular teachers of mindfulness.)
Kabat–Zinn, J. (2013) Full Catastrophe Living, Revised Edn: How to Cope with Stress, Pain and Illness Using Mindfulness Meditation. Piatkus, London. (A classic.)
Wax, R. (2013) Sane New World: Taming the Mind. Hodder & Stoughton, London. (A humorous and readable explanation of mindfulness.)
Williams, M. & Penman, D. (2011) Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World. Piatkus, London. (Provides a user–friendly introduction and a CD of guided meditations.)

Personal development
Butler, G. & Hope, T. (2007) Managing Your Mind: The Mental Fitness Guide, 2nd edn. Oxford University Press, New York. (A practical guide, including a chapter on CBT.)
Ekman, P. (2003) Emotions Revealed: Understanding Faces and Feelings. Phoenix, London. (Increasing self–awareness.)
Field, L. (2001) Creating Self Esteem. Vermilion, London. (A practical guide.)
Fromm, E. (2013) To Have or To Be. Bloomsbury Academic, London. (A classic, philosophical book.)
Gawain, S. (2002) Creative Visualisation. New World Library, Novato. (A guide to developing creativity.)
Jeffers, S. (2005) End the Struggle and Dance with Life. Hodder & Stoughton, London. (About embracing uncertainty in life.)
Jeffers, S. (2007) Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: How to Turn Your Fear and Indecision into Confidence and Action. Fawcett Books, New York.
Jeffers, S. (2011) Dare to Connect: How to Create Confidence, Trust and Loving Relationships, 3rd edn. Piatkus, London.
Miller, A. (2008) The Drama of Being a Child. Virago Press, London. (Understanding childhood patterns.)
Peck, M.S. (2008) The Road Less Travelled. Rider Books, London. (A journey of self–realisation.)
Winnicott, D.W. (2000) The Child, the Family and the Outside World. Penguin, London. (A classic in the field of child psychotherapy and child development.)

Reflective practice
Bassot, B. (2013) The Reflective Journal. Palgrave McMillan, London. (Theories of reflective practice. A very practical, easy–to–read guide.)
Bolton, G. (2014) Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development. Sage, London.
Moon, J.A. (2000) Reflection in Learning and Professional Development. Routledge, London.
Taylor, B. (2010) Reflective Practice for Health Care Practitioners. Open University Press, Maidenhead. (Includes useful perspectives from health care, addressing typical issues and problems.)
Thompson, S. & Thompson, N. (2008) The Critically Reflective Practitioner. Palgrave McMillan, London. (A user–friendly guide.)
Williams, K. & Woolliams, M. (2012) Reflective Writing (Pocket Study Skills). Palgrave McMillan, London. (A practical summary of theory and practice.)

Stress management
Allen, D. (2002) Getting Things Done: How to Achieve Stress–Free Productivity. Piatkus, London. (Coping with stress in the workplace.)
Brakel, L.V. (2014) The Stress Management Workbook: A Guide to Developing Resilience. Teach Yourself Books, Hodder & Stoughton, London.
Greener, M. (2003) The Which? Guide to Managing Stress. Which? Ltd, London.
Martin, J. (2014) Managing Stress in the Workplace. Self–published.
McKenna, P. (2009) Control Stress: Stop Worrying and Feel Good Now! Bantam Press, London. (Includes a CD.)
Peters, S. (2012) The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness. Vermillion, London. (Mind management linked with neuroscience.)
Williams, C. (2012) Overcoming Anxiety, Stress and Panic: A Five Areas Approach, 3rd edn. CRC Press, Hodder Arnold, London. (A workbook based on CBT.)
Wilson, E. (2007) Stress Proof Your Life: 52 Brilliant Ideas for Taking Control. Infinite Ideas, Oxford.

Supervision
Carroll, M. (2014) Effective Supervision for the Helping Professions, 2nd edn. Sage Publications, London.
Creaner, M. (2013) Getting the Best Out Of Supervision in Counselling and Psychotherapy: A Guide for the Supervisee. Sage Publications, London. (A user–friendly guide.)
Dryden, W. & Thorne, B. (1991) Training and Supervision for Counselling in Action. Sage Publications, London.
Hawkins, P. & Shohet, R. (2012) Supervision in the Helping Professions, 4th edn. Open University Press, New York. (One of the best–known books on supervision.)
Henderson, P, Holloway, E. & Millar, A. (2014) Practical Supervision: How to Become a Supervisor for the Helping Professions. Jessica Kingsley, London.
Rose, M. & Best, D. (2005) Transforming Practice through Clinical Education, Professional Supervision and Mentoring. Elsevier, Cambridge.
Tudor, K. & Worrall, M. (2004) Freedom to Practice: Person–Centred Approaches to Supervision. PCCS Books, Monmouth.