Description
Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice: Skills, Strategies, and Techniques, 2nd Edition is an in-depth guide that provides useful learning aids, instructions for ongoing assessment, and valuable case studies. More than just a reference, this approachable resource highlights practical applications of theoretical concepts, covering both theory and technique with one text. Easy to read and with engaging information that has been recently revised to align with the latest in industry best practices, this book is the perfect resource for graduate level counseling theory courses in counselor education,  marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, and clinical psychology. Included with each copy of the text is an access code to the online Video Resource Center (VRC).  The VRC features eleven videos—each one covering a different therapeutic approach using real therapists and clients, not actors. These videos provide a perfect complement to the book by showing what the different theories look like in practice.
The Second Edition features:
New chapters on Family Systems Theory and Therapy as well as Gestalt Theory and Therapy
Extended case examples in each of the twelve Theory chapters
A treatment planning section that illustrates how specific theories can be used in problem formulation, specific interventions, and potential outcomes assessment
Deeper and more continuous examination of gender and cultural issues
An evidence-based status section in each Theory chapter focusing on what we know from the scientific research, with the goal of developing critical thinking skills
A new section on Outcome Measures that provides ideas on how client outcomes can be tracked using practice-based evidence
Showcasing the latest research, theory, and evidence-based practice in an engaging and relatable style, Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice is an illuminating text with outstanding practical value.
Had this text during schooling and missed it during my practice. Bought it again. Love the down-to-earth writing style and applicable, actionable suggestions. I often reference it in case notes.
This book was incredibly helpful to me as a counseling student. This is my first semester in the counseling program and this book was full of useful information, very easy to read and understand, and provided a vast overview of the different theories. I will definitely be keeping this book to use as a resource on future papers.
If you need to find your home base for a therapy to focus on or align with, then this is the book! Absolutely looked each of the theories and how they were presented in class. Also I love the vignettes of how he worked with each of the clients!
OMG!! This book is practically new!! I am very impressed. There isn’t a mark or a fold on any of the pages. There is a school stamp inside the front cover and a used book sticker on the binder (which isn’t a bother to the book and I don’t mind) but otherwise, it is in immaculate condition. I am very pleased with this book.
I love the way this book is organized! This has made the different types of psychotherapy easier to understand. I highly recommend this book.