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Learning Human Skills, 4th Edition

Author :
Philip Burnard
Date of Publication: 03/2002
Learning Human Skills has become a standard text for teaching and learning effective interpersonal, counselling and group skills at both student and practitioner levels. It has also proved to be of great value to many nurse educators in the expandin ...view more
Learning Human Skills has become a standard text for teaching and learning effective interpersonal, counselling and group skills at both student and practitioner levels. It has also proved to be of great value to many nurse educators in the expanding higher education sector. The book's particular focus is on the practical aspects and demonstrates how personal human experience can be used to enhance the therapeutic process in nursing.
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In order to meet the needs of the client or patient, health care professionals must first understand themselves. The fourth edition of this popular book offers essential theory, reference to the research and a sequence of experiential and reflective learning activities to aid the development of self-awareness and interpersonal skills. It is easy to read and can be used at any stage of professional development.

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By Philip Burnard, PhD, MSc, RGN, RMN, DipN, Cert Ed RNT, Vice-Dean, School of Nursing Studies, University of Wales College of Medicine, UK; Visiting Professor, Royal Thai Army Nursing College, Bangkok, Thailand;