Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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Develop your own counseling style using Corey's bestselling THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY. You will see the major theories of counseling (psychoanalytic, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, reality, behavior, cognitive-behavior, family systems, feminist and, and postmodern approaches) as they are used in practice through a case study focused on one client, "Stan." The case of "Stan" appears in each chapter so you can see how the theory presented in that chapter informs therapeutic decision-making. "At a Glance" charts pinpoint the major differences between theories in areas such as multicultural focus, basic philosophies, and limitations.
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13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Excellent resource - but not on KindleOct 07, 2010
By Susy C I found this to be an excellent resource of information, particularly the various therapeutic approaches. However, I was extremely disappointed that I had ordered via my Kindle rather than hard copy. The charts provided in the book are not legible in the Kindle edition and for $80+, I felt cheated from crucial study material contained in the compact format of the various charts.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Corey's Theory & Practice of Counseling & PsychotherapyOct 23, 2008
By Markella Kaplani This is an excellent book, and probably the best of its kind. It guides you through the various approaches to psychotherapy, giving you all the details necessary for you to comprehend each method fully as well as to compare the methods with one another. The comparison becomes even easier as Corey presents the case of "Stan" at the end of each chapter and demonstrates how each approach would deal with his dilemma. I think this book is interesting for anyone who likes psychology and psychotherapy, but is a must for people looking to go into the profession of psychotherapy in order to attain a broad perspective about techniques and approaches that may be employed according to one's personality and style, as well as each unique client's needs..
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Great Text for Counseling StudentsDec 20, 2008
By B. Pitt
"Pittmeister"
I was assigned this text for my Theories of Counseling class my first semester in graduate school. Corey does a great job of breaking down 14 different therapeutic theories into their most basic principles. This is a great book for anyone interested in learning about becoming a therapist or for that journeyman therapist who needs a quick refresher.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
assessmentMay 03, 2010
By Angela M. Coleman
"complete package"
I thought that the book would provide more detailed information
regarding the major concepts of the various theories. I was also disappointed
that it did not offer specific information about the most popular interventions.
It was more of an introduction to various theories. It did not
offer what I needed which was a thorough review of each theory. However, it is
a good introductory book at the Undergraduate level.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Theory and Practice of Counseling and PsychotherapyOct 10, 2010
By Yanira El libro fue recomendado para una de las clases que estoy tomando en el Programa de Consejería en Rehabilitación y me parece que explica de forma clara y sencilla las distintas teorias que se envuelven en un proceso psicoterapeutico.
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