Introduction to Counselingprovides an overview of counseling and the helping professions from the perspective of art and science: the science of counseling that generates a knowledge base proven to promote competency and efficacy in the practitioner, and the art of using this knowledge base to build skills that can be applied sensitively to clients in a multicultural society. The Fourth Edition has been organized into three sections: An overview of counseling and the counseling process; developing a personal approach to counseling from a multicultural perspective; and special approaches and settings. The text stays true to its original focus by addressing such topics of multicultural counseling as gender, culture, and sexual orientation, as well as communicating how multiculturalism can be integrated into all aspects of counseling rather than viewed as a separate entity.

Michael S. Nystul received his Ph.D in counseling from Oregon State University in 1974. He has worked as a professor for 30 years and is currently Professor Emeritus from New Mexico State University . Professor Nystul has over 100 publications including two textbooks. He has worked in numerous clinical settings and is currently a psychologist for the Deming, New Mexico School District.

Part One An Overview of Counseling and the Counseling Process

1 An Overview of Counseling

Welcome to the Field of Counseling

What Is Counseling?

Counseling: Past, Present, and Future

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 1

2 Professional Preparation and Ethical and Legal Issues

Becoming a Professional Counselor

Ethical-Legal Issues

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 2

3 The Counseling Process

The Art and Science of the Counseling Process

The Six Stages of the Counseling Process

Listening Skills

Recent Trends in the Counseling Process

Common Problems for Beginning Counselors

Diversity Issues

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 3

4 Assessment and Diagnosis

The Art and Science of Assessment and Diagnosis

Assessment and Diagnosis

Assessment

Diagnosis

Diversity and Postmodern Issues in Assessment and Diagnosis

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 4

5 Counseling Research and Evaluation

The Art and Science of Research and Evaluation

The Purpose of Research and Evaluation

Overview of the Types of Research

Diversity and Postmodern Issues in Research and Evaluation

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 5

Part Two Developing a Personal Approach to Counseling from a Multicultural Perspective

6 Developing a Personal Approach to Counseling from a Multicultural Perspective

The Art and Science of Developing a Personal Approach to Counseling from a Multicultural Perspective

Developing a Personal Approach to Counseling

An Eight-Stage Model for Developing a Personal Approach

Multicultural Counseling

Potential Challenges in Multicultural Counseling

Suggestions for Incorporating a Multicultural Perspective

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 6

7 The Classic Theories of Freud, Adler, and Jung

The Art and Science of the Classic Theories

An Overview of Freud, Adler, and Jung

Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory

Adler’s Individual Psychology

Jung’s Analytic Psychology

The Classic Theories and Their Use in Contemporary Practice

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 7

8 Experiential Theories and Approaches

The Art and Science of Experiential Counseling

Experiential Counseling

Experiential Theories

Person-Centered Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Existential Therapy

Creative Arts Therapy

Research Trends in Experiential Counseling

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 8

9 Cognitive-Behavioral Theories

The Art and Science of Cognitive-Behavioral Counseling

Cognitive-Behavioral Theories

Behavior Therapy

Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Cognitive Therapy

Transactional Analysis (TA)

Reality Therapy

Feminist Therapy

Special Issues in Cognitive-Behavioral Counseling

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 9

Part Three Special Approaches and Settings

10 Marriage and Family Counseling

The Art and Science of Marriage and Family Counseling

Evolution of Marriage and Family Counseling

Professional Issues and Organizations

Theoretical Foundations

Marriage Counseling

Family Counseling

Diversity Issues in Marriage and Family Counseling

Evaluation of Marriage and Family Counseling

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 10

11 Child and Adolescent Counseling

The Art and Science of Child and Adolescent Counseling

Children and Adolescents from a Historical Perspective

Developmental Theories

Treatment Issues

Special Problems of Children and Adolescents

Diversity and Postmodern Issues in Child and Adolescent Counseling

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 11

12 Group Counseling

The Art and Science of Group Counseling

Group Counseling

Group Counseling from a Historical Perspective

Comparison to Individual and Family Counseling

Problem Solving and Group Process

Group Size, Composition, and Duration

Use of Coleaders

Pregroup Screening and Orientation

Stages in Group Counseling

Brief-Solution-Focused Group Counseling

Dealing with Disruptive Group Members

Common Mistakes of Group Leaders

Qualities of Effective Group Leaders

Diversity Issues

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 12

13 Career Counseling

The Art and Science of Career Counseling

Evolution of Career Counseling

Theoretical Foundations

Treatment Issues

Special Issues

Diversity Issues in Career Counseling

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 13

14 School Counseling

The Art and Science of School Counseling

A Comprehensive Developmental Model for School Counseling

Role and Function of School Counselors

Special Skills and Problems

Trends in School Counseling

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 14

15 Mental Health Counseling

The Art and Science of Mental Health Counseling

Professional Issues

The Role and Function of Mental Health Counselors

Categories of Mental Health Services

Strategies for Suicidal Clients

Substance Abuse Counseling

Gerontological Counseling

Trends and Perspectives

Summary

Personal Exploration

My Helping Lab

Web Sites for Chapter 15

References

Name Index

Subject Index

Credits

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