3rd Edition
by John Sommers-Flanagan (Author), Rita Sommers-Flanagan (Author)
GET TO KNOW THE ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENT, AND KEY FIGURES OF EACH MAJOR COUNSELING THEORY
This
comprehensive text covers all the major theories in counseling 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, Behavioral,
Cognitive-Behavioral, Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, Feminist,
Constructive, Family Systems, Multicultural, and Eclectic/Integrative.
This text has 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 counseling and psychotherapy.