Books by Philip Burnard

When you write a book like this you put yourself on the line: you run the risk of people reading what you have written and saying 'he's saying one thing and doing another'. to write for some time but was always This is a book I have wanted nervous of writing, so here it is: an introduction to some of the ways and means of writing.

This guide offers both the theory and practice of how to draw on people's life experience in order to enhance their interpersonal skills. Chapters are included on educational theory, managing learning groups and curriculum design. Activities and exercises are included.

No amount of talking, on its own, can really make a difference if people do not end up doing something as a result of counselling. Counselling Skills for Health Professionals is not just a 'how to do it' book: people are probably too complicated for that approach to be of much use.

Written by highly experienced researchers and authors, this practical workbook demystifies the research process for nursing students and practitioners. Fully updated to incorporate recent technological developments, this new edition features a range of exercises to both challenge and support the budding nurse researcher.

This is a practical, virtually jargon-free guide, offering clear information on the difference between counselling and helping, their limitations, and how they may be put into practice.