Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy : Systems, Strategies, and Skills

by Seligman, Linda W; Reichenberg, Lourie W.
Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2009-07-30
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary

This book categorizes theories by their focus (background; emotions and sensations; thoughts; or actions). This structure helps readers better understand similarities and differences among theories and provides an overarching framework that other books lack. It explores both established and emerging treatment systems. Using skill development sections, diverse case studies and innovative exercises, the book connects counseling theories to clinical practice. It reflects current knowledge about effective treatment, theories and interventions, and continually promotes readersrs" skill development and confidence. Students and practitioners of Counseling

Table of Contents

PART I  PROVIDING EFFECTIVE COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

Chapter 1  Contexts of Effective Treatment

PART II  TREATMENT SYSTEMS EMPHASIZING BACKGROUND

Chapter 2  Overview of Background-Focused Treatment Systems

Chapter 3  Sigmund Freud and Psychoanalysis

Chapter 4  Alfred Adler and Individual Psychology

Chapter 5  Post- and Neo-Freudians: Analytical Psychology, Ego Psychology, Object Relations, and Self Psychology

Chapter 6  Brief Psychodynamic Therapy

PART III  TREATMENT SYSTEMS EMPHASIZING EMOTIONS AND SENSATIONS

Chapter 7  Overview of Emotion-Focused Treatment Systems

Chapter 8  Carl Rogers and Person-Centered Counseling

Chapter 9  Existential Therapy

Chapter 10  Gestalt Therapy

Chapter 11  Emerging Approaches Emphasizing Emotions and Sensations

PART IV  TREATMENT SYSTEMS EMPHASIZING THOUGHTS

Chapter 12  Overview of Thought-Focused Treatment Systems

Chapter 13   Albert Ellis and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Chapter 14  Aaron Beck and Cognitive Therapy

PART V  TREATMENT SYSTEMS EMPHASIZING ACTIONS

Chapter 15  Overview of Action-Focused Treatment Systems

Chapter 16  Behavior Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Chapter 17  Reality Therapy

Chapter 18  Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Chapter 19 Transpersonal Therapy and Emerging Approaches Emphasizing Mindfulness

Chapter 20 Family and Couples Therapy

PART VI  INTEGRATED AND ECLECTIC TREATMENT SYSTEMS

Chapter 21  Overview of Integrated and Eclectic Treatment Systems

Chapter 22  Theories of Integrated and Eclectic Treatment

PART VII UNDERSTANDING TREATMENT SYSTEMS

Chapter 23  Solidifying Understanding of Treatment Systems

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