
Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice
Skills, Strategies, and Techniques
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Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice
Skills, Strategies, and Techniques
About this book
GET TO KNOW THE ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENT, AND KEY FIGURES OF EACH MAJOR COUNSELING THEORY
This comprehensive text covers all the major theories in counseling and psychotherapy along with an emphasis on how to use these theoretical models in clinical practice. The authors cover the history, key figures, research base, multicultural implications, and practical applications of the following theoretical perspectives: Psychoanalytic, Individual/Adlerian, Existential, Gestalt, Person- Centered, Behavioral, Cognitive-Behavioral, Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, Feminist, Constructive, Family Systems, Multicultural, and Eclectic/Integrative. This text has case examples that bring each theory to life.
The entire book has been updated with the latest research and techniques. Pedagogical features include learner objectives, "Putting It in Practice" boxes, questions for reflection, case examples and treatment planning, and chapter summaries. Every theory is examined from cultural, gender/sexual, and spiritual perspectives. The instructor supplement package includes a Respondus test bank, chapter outlines, supplemental lecture ideas, classroom activities, and PowerPoint slides. It also includes video demonstrations corresponding to every major theory and linked to each chapter's contents. In addition, a WPLS course will be available after publication.
- Expanded video elements closely tied to sections of the text
- New visuals, including graphics, charts, and tables to facilitate student understanding of theories and how they relate to one another
- Increased coverage of multicultural and ethical issues in every chapter
- Cultural, gender, sexuality, and spiritual issues are integrated into every chapter
The Sommers-Flanagan's hands-on, practical approach emphasizes how students and practitioners can apply these theories in real-world practice. Students are empowered to develop theoretically-sound and evidence-based approaches to conducting counseling and psychotherapy.
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Table of contents
- Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Preface
- About the Authors
- Chapter 1 Psychotherapy and Counseling Essentials: An Introduction
- Chapter 2 Psychoanalytic Approaches
- Chapter 3 Individual Psychology and Adlerian Therapy
- Chapter 4 Existential Theory and Therapy
- Chapter 5 Person-Centered Theory and Therapy
- Chapter 6 Gestalt Theory and Therapy
- Chapter 7 Behavioral Theory and Therapy
- Chapter 8 Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Therapy
- Chapter 9 Choice Theory and Reality Therapy
- Chapter 10 Feminist Theory and Therapy
- Chapter 11 Constructive Theory and Therapy
- Chapter 12 Family Systems Theory and Therapy
- Chapter 13 Developing Your Multicultural Orientation and Skills
- Chapter 14 Psychotherapy and Counseling Integration
- References
- Name Index
- Subject Index
- EULA