Books by Dawn Freshwater

Deconstructing the concept of evidence-based practice in order to strip it back to basics then move towards a clearer understanding of it, the authors argue that there is little evidence that evidence-based practice (EBP) results in better patient care. They also look at other explanations for the rapid proliferation of EBP.

Explores need and emotion in relation to what patients bring to therapy and what subsequently facilitates effective engagement. This book presents the thought of differing therapeutic schools together in contemporary models of integrative psychotherapy which draw upon the transpersonal, postmodern and poststructural.

The vision for nursing in the 21st century is for all nurses to seek out and apply evidence in their practice, for an increasing number to be actively participating in research, and for some to become leaders in the field of research.

Counselling is a diverse activity and there are an increasing number of people who find themselves using counselling skills, not least those in the caring professions. There is a great deal of scope in using counselling skills to promote health in the everyday encounters that nurses have with their patients.