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

"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