This new edition introduces the underpinning theory and concepts required for the development of first class communication and interpersonal skills in nursing. By providing a simple to read overview of the central topics students are able to quickly gain a solid, evidence-based grounding in the subject.

A practical and accessible guide to the gestalt approach, now with updated content on trauma, mindfulness and awareness and new case examples and exercises.

"A thoughtful, thorough and readable account of the history and current practice of qualitative research in health." - Louise Keogh, Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne

An essential how-to guide appropriate for trainees and practitioners to give them all the tools they need to develop writing for reflective practice.