Handbook of Counseling Psychology

by Woolfe, Ray; Dryden, Windy

• ISBN13: 9780803989924
• ISBN10: 080398992X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-03-01
• Publisher: Sage Pubns Ltd

Summary

'This book, without question, must be read by students and practitioners, alike. It is readable, insightful, authoritative, it accurately reflects the development and current status of the profession and is a much welcomed resource' - British Psychological Society Counselling Psychology Review'The authors successfully integrate psychological knowledge of life-span development, counselling practice, the helping relationship, the enhancement of psychological well-being and the insights of scientist practitioners in order to clarify the distinctive contribution which counselling psychologists have to offer to the field of counselling and psychotherapy. It is an essential resource for practitioners' - Helen Cowie, University of Surrey Roehampton InstituteThe first account of its kind, this major handbook provides definitive and comprehensive coverage of contemporary counselling psychology. The authors include many of Britain's leading counselling psychologists who provide a thorough, detailed and authoritative examination of all the key areas and concerns in the field: theories and practices; methodology; contexts of practice; psychological interventions; and social, professional and ethical issues.Particular emphasis is placed on research and its implications for practice, and careful thought is given to the problems associated with gender, race, disability, social class and sexual orientation faced by today's helping professionals.

Author Biography

Ray Woolfe is a chartered counselling psychologist, psychoanalytic psychotherapist and an accredited counsellor. He works in private practice as a psychologist and psychotherapist in Manchester Windy Dryden is Professor of Counselling at Goldsmiths College, University of London Sheelagh Strawbridge is a chartered counselling psychologist working in independent practice in Hull and has a background in university teaching

Table of Contents

Setting The Scene

Counselling Psychology in Context

Research And Evaluation

Quantitative Research on Psychotherapeutic Interventions

Methods and Findings across Four Research Generations

Qualitative Research Methods in Counselling Psychology

Establishing a Practice-Based Evidence for Counselling Psychology

Perspectives On Practice

The Psychodynamic Paradigm

The Humanistic Paradigm

The Cognitive-Behavioural Paradigm

The Existential-Phenomenological Paradigm

Feminist Approaches to Counselling Psychology

Counselling Psychology Practice

A Transpersonal Perspective

The Constructivist Paradigm

The Systems Paradigm

The Eclectic and Integrative Approach

Psychological Interventions: Developmental Themes

The Life Course as a Meta-Model for Counselling Psychologists

Psychological Counselling of Children and Young People

Psychological Counselling with Young Adults

Counselling Psychology and Mid-Life Issues

Psychological Counselling with Older Adults

Issues And Contexts

Counselling Psychology in Primary Care Settings

Counselling Psychology in Naturally Occurring Systems (Families and Couples)

Psychological Therapy in Groups

Career Development Work with Individuals

Sexual Identity

Affirmative Practice with Lesbian and Gay Clients

Cross-Cultural Counselling Psychology

Time-Limited Practice

Counselling Psychology in the Workplace

Enhancing Learning Skills

Stress Management and Prevention Programmes

Counselling Psychology and the Body

Social, Professional And Ethical Issues

Ethical Issues in Counselling Psychology

Training and Professional Development in the Context of Counselling Psychology

Counselling Psychology

The Next Ten Years

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