Theories and Strategies in Counseling and Psychotherapy

by James, Richard K.; Gilliland, Burl E.

• ISBN13: 9780205343973
• ISBN10: 020534397X
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-06-24
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Theories and Strategies in Counseling and Psychotherapy emphasizes core theories and current trends in the world of counseling and psychotherapy. This is a book that operates in real time. It puts the reader directly into psychotherapy as it is being practiced today through the latest theoretical research and delivery systems. The central axiom in the fifth edition is change-to accommodate the emerging ecological healthcare climate and to incorporate the expanding therapeutic strategies that continue to evolve. For anyone interested in counseling and/or psychotherapy.

Table of Contents

Preface	xv
Introduction	1	(12)
Purposes of the Book	1	(1)
Overview	1	(2)
Focus on Client Growth in Systematic Counseling: Stages in a Systematic Counseling Model	3	(6)
Suggestion for Using the Book	9	(2)
Suggestions for Further Reading	11	(1)
References	12	(1)
PART ONE Humanistic Therapy
Person-Centered Counseling	13	(29)
Fundamental Tenets	13	(7)
The Counseling Process	20	(4)
Strategies for Helping Clients	24	(5)
Sample Cases	29	(3)
Contributions of the Person-Centered System	32	(1)
Shortcomings of the Person-Centered System	33	(2)
Person-Centered Counseling with Diverse Populations	35	(2)
Summary	37	(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading	37	(1)
References	38	(4)
Gestalt Therapy	42	(27)
Fundamental Tenets	42	(9)
The Counseling Process	51	(2)
Strategies for Helping Clients	53	(7)
Sample Case	60	(3)
Contributions of Gestalt Therapy	63	(1)
Shortcomings of Gestalt Therapy	64	(1)
Gestalt Therapy with Diverse Populations	65	(1)
Summary	66	(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading	67	(1)
References	67	(2)
PART TWO Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychoanalytic Theory and Object Relations Therapy	69	(33)
Object Relations: A Major Evolution of Psychoanalytic Therapy	69	(1)
Fundamental Tenets of Psychoanalytic Theory	70	(8)
Fundamental Tenets of Object Relations Therapy	78	(6)
The Counseling Process	84	(2)
Strategies for Helping Clients	86	(2)
Sample Case	88	(6)
Contributions of the Object Relations System	94	(2)
Shortcomings of the Object Relations System	96	(1)
Object Relations Therapy with Diverse Populations	96	(1)
Summary	97	(2)
Suggestions for Further Reading	99	(1)
References	99	(3)
Adlerian Therapy	102	(32)
Fundamental Tenets	102	(7)
The Counseling Process	109	(6)
Strategies for Helping Clients	115	(7)
Sample Case	122	(6)
Contributions of the Adlerian System	128	(1)
Shortcomings of the Adlerian System	128	(1)
Adlerian Therapy with Diverse Populations	129	(1)
Summary	130	(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading	130	(1)
References	131	(3)
Transactional Analysis	134	(32)
Fundamental Tenets	134	(12)
The Counseling Process	146	(1)
Strategies for Helping Clients	147	(13)
Contributions of Transactional Analysis	160	(1)
Shortcomings of Transactional Analysis	160	(1)
Transactional Analysis with Diverse Populations	161	(1)
Summary	162	(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading	163	(1)
References	163	(3)
PART THREE Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral Counseling, Therapy, and Modification	166	(35)
Fundamental Tenets	166	(6)
The Counseling Process	172	(1)
Strategies for Helping Clients	173	(15)
Sample Case	188	(5)
Contributions of the Behavioral System	193	(1)
Shortcomings of the Behavioral System	193	(1)
Behavioral Counseling with Diverse Populations	194	(2)
Summary	196	(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading	197	(1)
References	197	(4)
PART FOUR Cognitive Therapy
Choice Theory/Reality Therapy	201	(31)
Fundamental Tenets	201	(11)
The Counseling Process	212	(5)
Strategies for Helping Clients	217	(4)
Sample Case	221	(3)
Contributions of Choice Theory	224	(1)
Shortcomings of Choice Theory	225	(2)
Choice Theory with Diverse Populations	227	(1)
Summary	228	(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading	229	(1)
References	230	(2)
Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy	232	(34)
Fundamental Tenets	232	(10)
The Counseling Process	242	(1)
Strategies for Helping Clients	243	(11)
Sample Case	254	(5)
Contributions of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy	259	(1)
Shortcomings of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy	260	(1)
Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy with Diverse Populations	261	(1)
Summary	262	(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading	263	(1)
References	263	(3)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy	266	(41)
Fundamental Tenets	266	(7)
The Counseling Process	273	(1)
Strategies for Helping Clients	273	(15)
Sample Case	288	(9)
Contributions of Cognitive Therapy	297	(1)
Shortcomings of Cognitive Therapy	298	(1)
Cognitive Therapy with Diverse Populations	299	(1)
Summary	300	(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading	301	(1)
References	301	(6)
PART FIVE Integrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy	307	(29)
Fundamental Tenets	307	(5)
The Counseling Process	312	(2)
Strategies for Helping Clients	314	(9)
Sample Case	323	(7)
Contributions of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy	330	(1)
Shortcomings of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy	331	(1)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Diverse Populations	332	(1)
Summary	332	(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading	333	(1)
References	333	(3)
Systems Therapy	336	(33)
Fundamental Tenets	336	(11)
The Counseling Process	347	(2)
Sample Case	349	(1)
Strategies for Helping Clients	349	(13)
Contributions of the Systems Approach	362	(1)
Shortcomings of the Systems Approach	363	(1)
Systems Therapy with Diverse Populations	364	(1)
Summary	364	(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading	365	(1)
References	366	(3)
Electric Counseling and Psychotherapy	369	(47)
An Eclectic Theoretical Orientation	369	(1)
Current Trends	369	(2)
Fundamental Tenets	371	(4)
The Counseling Process	375	(6)
Strategies for Helping Clients	381	(13)
Sample Case	394	(11)
Contributions of the Electric System	405	(1)
Shortcomings of the Electric System	406	(1)
Eclectic Counseling with Diverse Populations	406	(2)
Summary	408	(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading	409	(1)
References	410	(6)
Computer-Assisted Therapy/Cybercounseling	416	(19)
Fundamental Tenets	416	(4)
The Counseling Process	420	(8)
Contributions of Computer-Assisted Therapy	428	(1)
Shortcomings of Computer-Assisted Therapy	428	(2)
Computer-Assisted Therapy with Diverse Populations	430	(1)
Summary	431	(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading	431	(1)
References	431	(4)
Index	435