DVD Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice : Skills, Strategies, and Techniques

"This is a wonderful text that will both inform and inspire. It is comprehensive, well-written, and alive with both history and emerging developments in counseling and psychotherapy. I recommend it most highly."-Michael J. Mahoney, Professor of Psychology, University of North Texas and author of Human Change Processes and Constructive Psychotherapy"The quality and the depth of the therapeutic concepts and strategies covered in this valuable resource are outstanding."-David J. Carter, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, University of Nebraska at OmahaCounseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice provides an in-depth understanding of the origins, development, and key figures of each major theory and strongly emphasizes the application of these theories in real-world practice. This engaging and illuminating text is packed with useful learning aids, instructions for ongoing assessment, and valuable case studies from the authors' own experiences - all designed to facilitate comprehension and lead to effective, ethical practice.Dynamic discussions of leading theoretical models and associated therapeutic techniques are complemented by numerous student-friendly features, including: Chapter objectives Self-assessment exercises Practitioner commentaries Ethical practice highlights Multicultural perspectives "Putting It in Practice" examples Questions for reflection and student review assignmentsCounseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice is a unique and comprehensive text for students in counselor education, psychology, and social work, as well as a captivating, informative resource for professionals.

this Is A Wonderful Text That Will Both Inform And Inspire. It Is Comprehensive, Well-written, And Alive With Both History And Emerging Developments In Counseling And Psychotherapy. I Recommend It Most Highly.

—michael J. Mahoney, Professor Of Psychology, University Of North Texas And Author Of Human Change Processes And Constructive Psychotherapy

the Quality And The Depth Of The Therapeutic Concepts And Strategies Covered In This Valuable Resource Are Outstanding.

'david J. Carter, Assistant Professor Of Counselor Education

university Of Nebraska At Omaha

counseling And Psychotherapy Theories In Context And Practice Provides An In-depth Understanding Of The Origins, Development, And Key Figures Of Each Major Theory And Strongly Emphasizes The Application Of These Theories In Real-world Practice. This Engaging And Illuminating Text Is Packed With Useful Learning Aids, Instructions For Ongoing Assessment, And Valuable Case Studies From The Authors? Own Experiences All Designed To Facilitate Comprehension And Lead To Effective, Ethical Practice.

dynamic Discussions Of Leading Theoretical Models And Associated Therapeutic Techniques Are Complemented By Numerous Student-friendly Features, Including:

• chapter Objectives
• self-assessment Exercises
• practitioner Commentaries
• ethical Practice Highlights
• multicultural Perspectives
• putting It In Practice Examples
• questions For Reflection And Student Review Assignments

counseling And Psychotherapy Theories In Context And Practice Is A Unique And Comprehensive Text For Students In Counselor Education, Psychology, And Social Work, As Well As A Captivating, Informative Resource For Professionals.

Learn the various counseling theories through authentic examples led by actual practitioners working with real clients This comprehensive two-DVD set promotes student learning by illustrating each of the counseling theories covered in the textbook Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice, Second Edition by John and Rita Sommers-Flanagan. However, the DVDs can be used in conjunction with this text or as a stand-alone teaching tool in any course covering psychotherapy theories and techniques. Unique in its presentation of real clinicians from a variety of work settings—including school and college counselors—working with actual clients, the DVDs: Feature practitioners and clients who represent ethnic, gender, age, and religious diversity Model how to develop a positive therapeutic relationship from any theoretical perspective Help students not only understand the differences between theories, but also the difference between theory and technique Offer commentary by the authors on how the counselor in the session made decisions from a theoretical perspective as well as why a particular counseling theory was appropriate for the client's situation Exploring Psychoanalytic, Adlerian, Existential, Person-Centered, Gestalt, Behavioral, Cognitive-Behavioral, Reality, Feminist, Solution-Focused, and Family Systems theories, these two DVDs shed light on these theories in real practice with clients. "Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice provides an in-depth understanding of the origins, development, and key figures of each major theory and strongly emphasizes the application of these theories in real-world practice. This engaging and illuminating text is packed with useful learning aids, instructions for ongoing assessment, and valuable case studies from the authors' own experiences - all designed to facilitate comprehension and lead to effective, ethical practice." "Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice is a unique and comprehensive text for students in counselor education, psychology, and social work, as well as a captivating, informative resource for professionals."--Jacket Student-friendly and comprehensive, Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice, Second Edition provides an in-depth understanding of the origins, development, and key figures of each major theory and strongly emphasizes the application of these theories in real-world practice. Pedagogical features include opening chapter outlines, "Putting It In Practice" boxes, practitioner reflections, ethical highlights, case examples, as well as chapter summaries, chapter glossaries, and recommended readings and resources. The Second Edition includes a new section on treatment planning in each chapter and increased coverage of multicultural issues. "This is a wonderful text that will both inform and inspire. It is comprehensive, well-written, and alive with both history and emerging developments in counseling and psychotherapy. I recommend it most highly."--Michael J. Mahoney, Professor of Psychology, University of North Texas and author of Human Change Processes and Constructive Psychotherapy. "The quality and the depth of the therapeutic concepts and strategies covered in this valuable resource are outstanding.".-David J. Carter, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha. Counseli This text is an excellent introduction to counseling theories. It is extremely engaging and does not require readers to wade through pages of dry, pompous jargon. The personalities of the authors shine through in each chapter as they interject humor and examples to illustrate the theories. This makes it a very enjoyable and easy-to read text book. Highly recommended for anyone intersted in counseling or psychology.