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

This comprehensive text covers all the major theories in counseling and psychotherapy balanced with the practical applications of utilizing these theories in practice. The authors cover the history, key figures, research base, multicultural implications, and practical implications of the following theories/therapeutic approaches: Psychoanalytic, Individual/Adlerian, Existential, Gestalt, Person-Centered, Behavioral, Cognitive-Behavioral, Choice, Reality, Feminist, Constructive, Family Systems, Multicultural, and Eclectic/Integrative. Sommers-Flanagan emphasize the practical applications of theoretical concepts. After reading this book, students will not only have a thorough understanding of counseling theories, they will also know how to DO thearpy.

The entire book has been updated with the latest research and techniques. Pedagogical features include opening chapter outline, ‘Putting It in Practice’ boxes, questions for reflections, case examples and treatment plan, chapter summary, chapter glossary, and recommended readings and resources.

The instructor supplement package includes a Respondus test bank, lecture notes, classroom activities, and PowerPoint slides. Lecture supplements for each chapter provided to instructors. The videos will be of vignettes, classroom lectures, and demonstrations linked to each chapter's contents. In addition, a WPLS course will be available after publication.