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Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice : Skills, Strategies, and Techniques
Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice Skills Strategies and Techniques
Author: John Sommers-Flanagan, Rita Sommers-Flanagan
"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 Psych...  more » "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.
ISBN-13: 9780471211051
ISBN-10: 0471211052
Publication Date: 1/16/2004
Pages: 552
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Publisher: Wiley
Book Type: Hardcover
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