Theories and Applications of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Foreword Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview The Start of Contemporary Therapy and Theory Therapy's Relationship to Theory Attributes Used to Judge the Soundness of a Theory The Authors' Approach to Writing This Textbook Connecting the Dots: Seeing the Big Picture Reappearing Case Study Used in Each Theoretical Chapter Ongoing Exercise That Concludes in Chapter 15 Chapter 2. Counselor Role and Functions, Professional Ethics, Stress, and Self-Care Introduction Professional Ethics ACA Code of Ethics APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct Ethical Decision Making: Professional Counselors and Counseling Psychologists Therapist Well-Being and Burnout What Is Self-Care? Chapter 3. Psychoanalytic Theory Introduction Historical Context Sigmund Freud's Contribution Basic Concepts The Therapeutic Process Beyond Freud Appropriate Client Populations Multiculturalism and Social Justice Limitations and Criticisms of Psychoanalysis Contemporary Research Support Relevance of Psychoanalytic Theory Special Ethical Considerations Application: Psychoanalytic Theory Chapter 4. Adlerian Theory Individual Psychology: An Introduction Alfred Adler: Inside and Outside the Inner Circle The Adlerian Approach: Individual Psychology Major Concepts Therapy Research Support Individual Psychology and Social Justice Multicultural Perspective Relevance of the Adlerian Approach Special Ethical Considerations Criticisms of the Adlerian Approach Application: Adlerian Theory Chapter 5. Existential Theory Introduction Key Players of Existentialism Historical Context Basic Concepts of Existential Therapy The Therapeutic Process Multiculturalism and Social Justice Ethical Considerations Evaluating Existential Theory Limitations and Criticisms of Existentialism Relevance to Current Practice Applying Theory to Practice Chapter 6. Person-Centered Theory Introduction Historical Context Carl Rogers: The Person and Founder of Person-Centered Therapy Basic Concepts The Therapeutic Process Variants and Extensions of Person-Centered Therapy Multiculturalism and Social Justice Special Ethical Considerations Research Support Limitations and Criticism Relevance to Current Practice Applying Person-Centered Theory Chapter 7. Gestalt Theory Introduction Historical Context Legacy Basic Concepts The Therapeutic Process Limitations and Criticisms of Gestalt Therapy Application of Gestalt Therapy to Multicultural Populations Social Justice Research Support Relevance of Theory Special Ethical Considerations Application: Gestalt Theory Chapter 8. Behavioral Theory Introduction Historical Context Key Players Basic Concepts The Therapeutic Process Terminology Multiculturalism and Social Justice Research: Evaluating Behavioral Approaches Limitations and Criticisms of Behavioral Approaches Relevance of Theory Special Ethical Considerations Application: Behavioral Approaches Chapter 9. Cognitive-Behavioral Theory Introduction Key Players of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Historical Context Basic Concepts The Therapeutic Process Currently Popular Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies Multiculturalism and Social Justice Special Ethical Considerations Evaluating the Theory Limitations and Criticisms of the Theory Relevance to Current-Day Practice Applying Theory to Therapy Chapter 10. Reality Therapy and Choice Theory Introduction The Roots of Reality Therapy and Choice Theory: William Glasser Reality Therapy and Choice Theory Major Concepts Therapy Moving Beyond the Reality Therapy of the 1960s Research Support Relevance of Theory Social Justice and Multiculturalism Criticisms of Reality Therapy and Choice Theory Application: Reality Therapy and Choice Theory Chapter 11. Feminist Therapy Approaches Introduction Key Players in Feminist Therapy Historical Context Basic Concepts Therapeutic Process Techniques and Strategies Multiculturalism and Social Justice Ethical Considerations Evaluating Theory Limitations and Criticisms Relevance of Theory to Current-Day Practice Applying Theory to Practice Chapter 12. Postmodernism: Constructivism and Social Constructionism Introduction Key Players of Constructivism and Social Constructionism Historical Context Constructivism Social Constructionism Narrative Theory Basic Concepts The Therapeutic Process Multiculturalism and Social Justice Ethical Considerations Evaluating Theory Limitations and Criticisms of Theory Current Mental Health Delivery System Applying Theory to Practice Chapter 13. Family Therapy Approaches Introduction Returning to the Issue of Defining the Word Family Family Therapy Between Family and Individual Therapy: Differences Family Therapy: Historical Context and Points of Origin Contemporary Family Therapy Five Approaches to Family Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Bowen Family Systems Therapy Structural Therapy Experiential Approach Appropriate Client Populations: Family Therapy Multiculturalism Social Justice Special Ethical Considerations Research Findings Limitations and Criticisms Application: Family Therapy Chapter 14. Multicultural and International Approaches Introduction Key Players Historical Context Basic Concepts The Therapeutic Process Social Justice Ethical Considerations Evaluating Theory Limitations of the Multicultural Theory Relevance to Current Practice Applying Theory to Practice Chapter 15. Moving Toward a Personal Theory of Counseling and Psychotherapy A Wealth of Theories and Therapies The Journey to Find One's Own Theoretical Approach Elements That Make a Theory a Theory: A Much Maligned Term Defined The Tangible Value of Operating From a Theoretical Position Boxing Differences Among the Theories Covered Common Factors: Corralling Similarities Among the Theories The Master Therapist: A Blending of Science and Art Integration's Role in Constructing a Personal Approach Future Directions in Counseling and Psychotherapy References Index