Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A user-friendly introduction to essential counseling techniques and skills Concise, yet thorough,
45 Techniques Every Counselor Should Know presents the theoretical origins and common variations of 45 counseling techniques spanning diverse theoretical approaches-offering in-depth, evidence-based treatment of a range of theory-based techniques that counselors use on a day-to-day basis. Transcriptions, case examples, multicultural implications, and outcomes-based research demonstrate real-life applications of how the techniques can be used in counseling practice. Designed to prepare students to enter their field with sound ideas for applying theory-based techniques to their counseling, this indispensable resource provides hands-on help for working with clients from all backgrounds to create positive changes in their lives and meet their counseling goals.
The 3rd Edition is updated to give readers the latest information on important new and emerging issues in counseling. It features five new techniques detailed in new chapters on advocacy counseling; strengths-based counseling; mindfulness meditation; journaling; and acceptance and commitment theory.
Synopsis
A user-friendly guide to essential counseling techniques and skills Concise, yet thorough,
45 Techniques Every Counselor Should Know is designed to prepare students to enter their field with sound ideas for applying theory-based techniques to their counseling. Coverage of each technique starts with the presentation of the theoretical origins, then provides a step-by-step guide to implementation, and culminates with opportunities for application. Transcriptions, case examples, multicultural implications, and outcomes-based research demonstrate real-life application of how the techniques can be used in counseling practice. This indispensable resource provides hands-on help for working with clients from all backgrounds to create positive changes in their lives and meet their counseling goals.
The 3rd Edition features new case studies and application questions and five new techniques detailed in new chapters on Mindfulness Meditation (Ch. 17); Assigning Homework (Ch. 29); Narrative Theory (Ch. 43); Strengths-Based Counseling (Ch. 44); and Client Advocacy (Ch. 45).
Synopsis
A user-friendly guide to essential counseling techniques and skills
Concise, yet thorough, 45 Techniques Every Counselor Should Know is designed to prepare students to enter their field with sound ideas for applying theory-based techniques to their counseling. Coverage of each technique starts with the presentation of the theoretical origins, then provides a step-by-step guide to implementation, and culminates with opportunities for application. Transcriptions, case examples, multicultural implications, and outcomes-based research demonstrate real-life application of how the techniques can be used in counseling practice. This indispensable resource provides hands-on help for working with clients from all backgrounds to create positive changes in their lives and meet their counseling goals.
The 3rd Edition features new case studies and application questions and five new techniques detailed in new chapters on Mindfulness Meditation (Ch. 17); Assigning Homework (Ch. 29); Narrative Theory (Ch. 43); Strengths-Based Counseling (Ch. 44); and Client Advocacy (Ch. 45).