Counseling and Psychotherapy: Theories and Interventions (6th Edition)

Featuring important theories and trends not covered in other foundational texts, this book is designed to equip the next generation of counselors with the tools they need for understanding the core dimensions of the helping relationship, client behavior, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Students will learn how to deliver best-practice counseling and advocacy services to diverse client groups while discovering and developing their own personal counseling styles. Topical experts provide contemporary information and insight on the following theories: psychoanalytic, Jungian, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, rational emotive behavior, reality therapy/choice theory, family, feminist, transpersonal, and new to this edition solution-focused and narrative therapies, as well as creative approaches to counseling. Each theory is discussed from the perspective of historical background, human nature, major constructs, applications, the change process, traditional and brief intervention strategies, cross-cultural considerations, and limitations. The use of a consistent case study across chapters reinforces the differences between theories. Featuring important theories and trends not covered in other foundational texts, this book is designed to equip the next generation of counselors with the tools they need for understanding the core dimensions of the helping relationship. Topical experts provide contemporary information and insight on the following theories: psychoanalytic, Jungian, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, cognitive behavior, dialectical behavior, rational emotive behavior, reality therapy/choice theory, family, feminist, transpersonal, and-new to this edition-solution-focused and narrative therapies, as well as creative approaches to counseling. Each theory is discussed from the perspective of historical background, human nature, major constructs, applications, the change process, traditional and brief intervention strategies, cross-cultural considerations, and limitations. The use of a consistent case study across chapters reinforces the differences between theories. A complimentary test manual and PowerPoints for instructors' use are available by request to ACA. Following a Preface, Part 1: Foundations for Individual Counseling and Psychotherapy, presents the following chapters: (1) The Helping Relationship: From Core Dimensions to Brief and Integrative Possibilities (David Capuzzi, Mark D. Stauffer, and Douglas R. Gross); and (2) Diversity and Social Justice Issues in Counseling and Psychotherapy (Manivong J. Ratts, Julian Rafferty McCullough, and Deborah J. Rubel). Part 2: Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy, provides the following chapters: (3) Psychoanalytic Theory (Adrianne L. Johnson); (4) Jungian Analytical Theory (Kimberly Nelson and Abbé Finn); (5) Adlerian Theory (Roxane L. Dufrene, Kathryn L. Henderson, and Emeline C. Eckart); (6) Existential Theory (Mary Lou Bryant Frank); (7) Person-Centered Theory (Richard J. Hazler); (8) Gestalt Theory (Melinda Haley, Sarah H. Golden, and Rebecca D. Nate); (9) Cognitive Behavior Theories (Yurandol O. Powers and Cynthia R. Kalodner); (10) Dialectical Behavior Theory (Laura R. Haddock); (11) Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (Ann Vernon); (12) Reality Therapy/Choice Theory (Robert E. Wubbolding); (13) Family Theory (Cass Dykeman); (14) Feminist Theory (Barbara Herlihy and Candace N. Park); and (15) Transpersonal Theory (Jonathan W. Carrier and Nathanael G. Mitchell). Part 3: Constructivist Theories and Creative Approaches offers these chapters: (16) Constructivist Theories: Solution-Focused and Narrative Therapies (Cirecie A. West-Olatunji and Marilyn Rush-Ossenbeck); (17) Creative Approaches in Counseling and Psychotherapy (Thelma Duffey, Shane Haberstroh, and Heather Trepal) Featuring important theories and trends not covered in other foundational texts, this book is designed to equip the next generation of counselors with the tools they need for understanding the core dimensions of the helping relationship. Topical experts provide contemporary information and insight on the following theories: psychoanalytic, Jungian, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, cognitive behavior, dialectical behavior, rational emotive behavior, reality therapy/choice theory, family, feminist, transpersonal, and—new to this edition—solution-focused and narrative therapies, as well as creative approaches to counseling. Each theory is discussed from the perspective of historical background, human nature, major constructs, applications, the change process, traditional and brief intervention strategies, cross-cultural considerations, and limitations. The use of a consistent case study across chapters reinforces the differences between theories. •Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. •To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website •Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to permissions@counseling.org This is the ideal text for students who are just beginning their study of counseling and psychotherapy. From it they will secure a solid foundation in the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy--plus Eastern theories, feminist theories, body-centered, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Theory--from twenty-three authors who are experienced in the theory they discuss. Because each theory is presented using a standard format and bolstered by a running case study, students will also come away from this text with the cross-theory comparisons they need to decide on their own course of specialized study, and determine a personal perspective on counseling