Training counsellors to work with people who live with cancer: A needs-led approach to planning

Author(s): Meehan, K.

Journal/Book: J Community Appl Social Psych. 1996; 6: Baffins Lane, Chichester, W Sussex, England PO19 1UD. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 281-285.

Abstract: This paper traces the development of a cancer counselling service within a voluntary helping agency. The steps of recognizing the needs of people with cancer, identifying multi-faceted desired outcomes and the implementation of one specific goal, that of provision of a counselling service, are outlined. Significant events, stages and decisions made during this process are described and discussed. The emphasis throughout is on the importance of needs analysis and client group consultation in order that the planned service is best placed to meet such needs.

Note: Article MS Gallagher, Univ Ulster, Magee Coll, Sch Behav & Commun Sci, Derry BT48 7JL, North Ireland

Keyword(s): health; counselling; needs-led; cancer

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