John Woodward

Anne Stokes

"[...] this is a book to pick up and dream about having a dragon curled up on your lap by the fire in these winter nights." — SFcrowsnest Anne Stokes is a phenomenally popular artist in the field of gothic and magical fantasy, with fans all over the world. Her roots in design and illustration have led to supremely well-crafted paintings that have been licensed for use on all manner of merchandise and her followers eagerly await each new piece. This long-overdue book showcases Anne’s oeuvre in all its glory, accompanied by illuminating text about Anne and her inspirations, techniques and processes. The book is divided into thematic sections covering the full range of subjects that she has portrayed: her early work (like that for Dungeons & Dragons), the dark and the gothic, dragons, unicorns, fairies, mermaids and all that is mystical and magical. From the dark allure of Summon the Reaper to the opalescent beauty of Stargazer, this is a real treat for all fans and anyone who loves fantasy and stunning art in general.

Mystical, Gothic & Fantasy

The Art of Anne Stokes

Robert Bor

This compact guide offers the trainee and beginning practitioner all the hands-on advice and support they could wish for in successfully planning, setting up and running their own practice. Written by two leading authors and practitioners, it is packed with strategies and advice about what to consider and how best to play to one's strengths.

A Handbook for Counsellors, Therapists and Psychologists

Setting Up in Independent Practice

Donald Tyson

The symbolism of these vividly illustrated cards corresponds with astrology, the elements, and the Golden Dawn, while the 78-card decks structure honors the boundaries of traditional tarot. The book features detailed descriptions of the cards and the meaning for both upright and reversed positions.

Necronomicon Tarot

Working in independent practice can be attractive to therapists for a myriad of reasons; however, the practical challenges can also seem considerable. How can you negotiate these challenges to build a thriving counselling practice that fits with your personal aims and professional ambitions? For example: • What do you need to consider when choosing your practice location? • Where does marketing and promoting your practice fit in? • How can you build a support network when working independently? These questions, and many more, are discussed in this compact guide. Written by two highly regarded authors and practitioners, the book gives hands-on advice and support in planning, setting up and running independent practice. Packed with tips, tools and practical strategies for you to find your own way of working, the book: • Explores issues of engaging with clients, from the first client intake interview to practical arrangements for holiday periods • Discusses managing your finances, including setting fee structures and the pros and cons of doing your own accounts • Pinpoints risk factors for working in independent practice and discusses practical ways to manage these • Encourages you to assess your own practice through reflective exercises An in-depth and practical guide to working independently, this is an indispensable tool for both counselling and psychotherapy trainees considering their career options post-qualification, and established practitioners looking to refine their practice and revisit their skills in light of changing ambitions and circumstances.

Setting up in Independent Practice

Gill Jones

Online counselling is becoming increasingly popular, but working with clients through the internet presents new challenges for practitioners. Is it really safe and confidential? How can clients build rapport with their therapist without face-to-face contact? Can feelings really be expressed through text? This book gives invaluable advice on the technical and therapeutic aspects of online work from two seasoned experts. Clear, supportive and very practice-friendly, Online Counselling explores the ways counsellors can use the internet to augment their practice. Readers are taken through a wide range of situations, from setting up contracts and creating a secure working environment to undestanding and using emoticons. Drawing on their considerable experience as online counsellors and supervisors, the authors explain how to create an online working alliance with clients through emails, instant messaging and live chat-room sessions. In particular, the book: Uses language that demystifies the jargon of the internet Tackles ethical and legal issues of working online Explores the use of image and sound online Shows how different theoretical approaches can be applied to online practice Includes step-by-step exercises, memorable examples and a handy glossary.

A Handbook for Practitioners

Online Counselling

A Book of Spells Woven from the Art of Anne Stokes

Spellbound

Sam Witt

The first two chapters, Psion Character Concepts and the Prestige Psion will allow players to tweak their psychic characters to fit desired archetypes within the game. Tricks of the Trade will serve to prove that there is far more to the Psion than thought alone and those who are prone to experimentation will find a great deal to expand their character's abilities here. Psilchemy combines psychic talent with alchemy to allow the brewing of some very heady concoctions, such as distilled psionic essences, poisons and transfer solutions. Tools of the Trade takes a look at various options open to Psions, such as psibonded weaponry (extremely expensive but superb at channelling mental energies) and psychic masks. Altered States allows the Psion to change his actual mind and thought-processes, allowing him to enter waking dreams, exteroceptive trances, demiurgonic mentation and many other effects The Quintessential Psion wraps up with Crystal Palaces, the places of power for any accomplished Psion. Full rules are given for locating required materials, clearing areas and then constructing a crystal palace. Many 'fixtures and fittings' can be included in the construction, command circles, construct control chambers, death rain vaults, healing chambers, mindwar stations and many more are all available. On top of this, there are some unique staff members a Psion may like to consider employing, the better to run his palace without mundane interference.The book wraps up with a full index, rules summary and characters sheet, so everything can be placed at the player's fingertips.

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