The Art And Science Of Beauty Therapy

A successful, competent and responsible beauty therapist must work to stringent professional, aesthetic and scientific standards. This book will help you to understand the key role of professionalism in your practice, to master the art of beauty therapy and to understand the scientific principles on which your therapies are based. The book covers all the elements required for the Diploma For Beauty Specialists (Level 2) for all the main awarding bodies including ITEC, VTCT, City and Guilds, CIBTAC and CIDESCO. All these skills are not just about you, the beauty therapist, and your knowledge of your profession '¿" they are concerned to place your clients, their welfare and safety, appearance and well-being at the centre of your practice once you have qualified.

A most up to date book for students taking Level 3 courses in Spa & Beauty Therapy and is mapped to the current occupational standards.

This edition has been updated to "cover new trends and includes the underpinning knowledge for the skills you will need in your practice as a beauty therapist. Covering areas such as nutrition and lifestyle, and spa treatments as well as all the main therapies, this book will support you in your day-to-day work. The anatmoy and physiology section has been completely revised to include extensive diagrams of all body systems." - back cover.

The new edition of The Science of Beauty Therapy has been thoroughly updated to make it more suitable for today's students. The text covers all the underpinning scientific concepts behind a range of therapy applications (from anatomy and physiology to electrical theory) and how it applies to the relevant equipment. This new edition includes extra material on Diet and Nutrition, Artificial Nails, and Laser Treatment to bring the text up-to-date with the latest developments in beauty and holistic therapies. Ideal for NVQ Level 2/3 and BTEC students, the text includes a variety of questions and activities to further enhance learning.

The Art and Science of Valuing in Psychotherapy shows therapists how to help their clients discover and commit to their core values, a key process in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The book also presents the theory and research behind valuing in psychotherapy.