To a life that shines [electronic resource] : NCS ten years transforming the shadows / edited by Pauline Butler ... [et al.] ; National Counselling Service.

Includes bibliographical references.

A therapeutic journey into the unknown (Therapist & Client, a joint case study) / M. Finn -- Life is worth living again (An exploration of client feedback regarding counselling experiences with the NCS) / F. Reddan -- Working therapeutically with childhood trauma (Evolution of Theory and Practice) / M. Quinn -- Wounded, still walking (The role of shame in therapy with adults who experienced childhood abuse) / M. R. Kiernan -- An unwelcome guest in the therapy room (Understanding practice with the ‘victim’) / S. Peelo -- Mindfulness as psychotherapy intervention (Incorporating mindfulness based approaches with clients who have experienced childhood abuse) / F. Larkin -- A journey to sobriety and beyond / V. Hayes -- I forgot you were leaving (Forgetting as an empathic response) / S. Peelo -- Leaving, a personal response / A. Loughlin -- Out of darkness… to a life that shines (The Story of a Psychodynamic Psychodrama Group at Harbour Counselling, HSE South) / P. Moore & C. Murray -- A safe haven (Reflections on ten years of group work with adult survivors of childhood abuse) / E. Farrell -- Reclaiming (a sense of self) through experience of connection (Collaborative ways of working) / K. Oulton -- I knew I wasn’t the only one (An Evaluation of Pre-Therapy Support Groups at the NCS, HSE Dublin North East) / M. Cahill -- Clients’ perspectives of confidentiality (An ethical exploration) / M. MacBean -- Preventing child abuse (Integrating Child protection into therapeutic work) / I. Blau -- Court ordered disclosure of confidential records (Ethical and Professional Dilemmas: A Comparison of the Irish and International Position) / M. Magenis -- Voices from the past (The role of victims’ narratives in the pursuit of justice in States dealing with institutional abuse) / G. McLoughlin -- Hello, how can I help you? (Learning from Ryan in preparation for Murphy) / R. Mooney -- Connect (The Out of Hours Telephone Counselling) / A. Richardson -- Building Trust (Counselling in Primary Care) / F. Ward -- Journeys of hope and light (Personal reflections on working within) / D. Price and D. Nance -- Past to present (Reflections from the Counsellor Forum) / S. Armitage -- Ten years of the National Counselling Service (The admin perspective) / T. McGrath and F. Conboy -- Transforming the shadows - future perspectives (Engaging with service evaluation in the South East) / G. O’Neill -- Appendix - research and publications from the NCS.

"This publication presents a compendium of articles which celebrate the diversity of work within the NCS, offering reflections on practice over the last 10 years. Contributions include a focus on clinical work, as well as theoretical papers and personal reflections. A number of themes emerged from the articles which were presented for publication: how clients experience the NCS; the diversity of experience and resources offered by NCS staff and the shared values from which we work." -- Introduction.