Theory and Design in Counseling and Psychotherapy

by Day, Susan X

• ISBN13: 9780618191420
• ISBN10: 0618191429
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-08-04
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This introduction to the practice of psychotherapy covers the major theories currently in use, discusses the concepts, and relates them to every day practice in the helping professions. The author employs a student-friendly tone to explain the complexities of each theory, provides examples to clarify abstract ideas, and focuses on the positive psychology aspects within the theories discussed. In addition, one full chapter covers the transpersonal psychological theories exemplified in the therapeutic use of yoga, meditation, and exercise.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Effective Ingredients of Counseling and Psychotherapy	1	(19)
What Do You Bring to Therapy?	2	(5)
Common Factors in Psychotherapy and Counseling	7	(1)
Three Shared Components	8	(3)
Contributions to a Good Outcome	11	(4)
The Common Factors Versus Empirically Supported Therapies Debate	15	(5)
References	18	(2)
Theory and Case Analysis	20	(22)
Beyond Trial and Error	22	(2)
How Theory Connects with Case Conceptualization	24	(1)
Kelly's Theory of Personal Constructs	25	(4)
Seven Practical Aids for Case Conceptualization	29	(3)
Diagnosis, the DSM-IV-TR, and Theory	32	(5)
Observation and Inference in Case Analysis	37	(5)
Library, Media, and Internet Activities	40	(1)
References	40	(2)
Ethics in Psychotherapy, Counseling, and Research	42	(26)
Codes of Ethics	43	(1)
How Professionals Know Their Ethical Responsibilities	44	(1)
Five General Principles for Ethical Practice	44	(3)
Profile of an Ethicist: Ken Pope	47	(1)
Ethics in Daily Practice	48	(11)
Ethical Dilemmas: Safeguarding Your Decisions Step by Step	59	(1)
Culturally Sensitive Counseling	60	(8)
Library, Media, and Internet Activities	65	(1)
References	66	(2)
Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic Approaches	68	(46)
A Selection from Sigmund Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams	69	(1)
An Introduction to Psychodynamic Thought	70	(2)
Other Common Themes in Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic Theories	72	(3)
Profile of a Theorist: Sigmund Freud	75	(2)
Essential Concepts of Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic Theories	77	(11)
Jungian Psychology	88	(2)
The Therapeutic Process	90	(6)
Customary Techniques	96	(4)
Uses of Psychodynamic Approaches	100	(3)
Case Conceptualization: An Example	103	(4)
Critiques of Psychodynamic Approaches	107	(7)
Key Terms	110	(1)
Library, Media, and Internet Activities	111	(1)
References	111	(3)
Adlerian Psychology	114	(32)
A Selection from Alfred Adler's Understanding Human Nature	115	(2)
Profile of a Theorist: Alfred Adler	117	(1)
Essential Concepts in Adlerian Approaches	118	(7)
The Therapeutic Process	125	(1)
Basic Mistakes	126	(1)
Features of Adlerian Therapy	127	(5)
Customary Techniques	132	(5)
Uses of Adlerian Therapy	137	(2)
Case Conceptualization: An Example	139	(3)
Critiques of Adlerian Psychology	142	(4)
Key Terms	143	(1)
Library, Media, and Internet Activities	144	(1)
References	144	(2)
Humanistic Approaches and Their Existentialist Roots	146	(47)
A Selection from Carl Rogers's On Becoming a Person	147	(2)
Profile of a Theorist: Carl Rogers	149	(2)
The Humanistic Approach	151	(1)
An Introduction to Existentialist Thought	151	(3)
Profile of a Theorist: Rollo May	154	(6)
Essential Concepts in Existentialist and Humanist Psychology	160	(12)
The Therapeutic Process	172	(3)
Customary Techniques of Existential and Humanistic Therapy	175	(7)
Uses of Existential/Humanistic Therapy	182	(3)
Case Conceptualization: An Example	185	(2)
Critiques of Existential and Humanistic Approaches	187	(6)
Key Terms	189	(1)
Library, Media, and Internet Activities	190	(1)
References	190	(3)
Gestalt Therapy	193	(41)
A Selection from Fritz Perls's The Gestalt Approach	194	(2)
An Introduction to Gestalt Therapy	196	(4)
Essential Concepts in Gestalt Therapy	200	(5)
The Therapeutic Process	205	(2)
Profile of a Theorist: Fritz Perls	207	(2)
Techniques of Gestalt Therapy	209	(9)
Uses of Gestalt Therapy	218	(4)
Case Conceptualization: Two Examples	222	(6)
Critiques of Gestalt Therapy	228	(6)
Key Terms	231	(1)
Library, Media, and Internet Activities	231	(1)
References	232	(2)
Behavioral Therapies	234	(267)
A Selection from B. F. Skinner's ``How to Discover What You Have to Say---A Talk to Students''	235	(3)
An Introduction to Behavioral Therapy	238	(2)
Essential Concepts in Behavioral Therapy	240	(4)
Profile of a Theorist: B. F. Skinner	244	(6)
The Therapeutic Process	250	(12)
Customary Techniques and Uses of Behavior Therapy	262	(13)
Case Conceptualization: An Example	275	(4)
Critiques of Behavior Therapy	279	(212)
Key Terms	281	(1)
Library, Media, and Internet Activities	282	(2)
References	284	(207)
Questions to Ask Yourself	491	(3)
Case Conceptualization: Technical Eclecticism Practice	494	(3)
Theory, Research, and Your Future	497	(4)
Key Terms	498	(1)
References	498	(3)
Credits	501	(2)
Name Index	503	(8)
Subject Index	511