Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice

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By John Sommers-Flanagan and Rita Sommers-Flanagan

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Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice offers a comprehensive exploration of major counselling theories, tracing their origins, development, and key contributors. It thoroughly examines psychoanalytic, Adlerian, existential, Gestalt, person-centred, behavioural, cognitive-behavioural, and other approaches, highlighting practical applications in clinical settings. The text integrates multicultural, gender, sexuality, and spiritual considerations throughout, enhanced by case examples and the latest research. Students benefit from pedagogical features such as objectives, reflective questions, treatment planning, and visual aids, while instructors have access to extensive supplemental materials including videos and lectures.
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This book is ideal for counselling students and mental health practitioners seeking an authoritative, evidence-based guide to major therapy models with an inclusive and practical focus.

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GET TO KNOW THE ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENT, AND KEY FIGURES OF EACH MAJOR COUNSELING THEORY

This comprehensive text covers all the major theories in counselling 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, Behavioural, Cognitive-Behavioural, Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, Feminist, Constructive, Family Systems, Multicultural, and Eclectic/Integrative. This text includes 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 counselling and psychotherapy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119473312

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 272.0mm

Weight: 907g

Pages: 480

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Education & Reference Health & Wellness John Sommers-Flanagan Non-Fiction Rita Sommers-Flanagan

About the Author

JOHN SOMMERS-FLANAGAN, PHD, is a clinical psychologist and professor of counselor education at the University of Montana. He is a long-time member of both the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Psychological Association (APA).

RITA SOMMERS-FLANAGAN, PHD, is professor emeritus at the University of Montana. As a clinical psychologist, she has worked with youth, families, couples, and women for many years.