Synopses & Reviews
COUNSELING THEORY AND PRACTICE provides a unique, in-depth presentation of all the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy. Author Edward S. Neukrug discusses twelve theories that cover four broad conceptual approaches: psychodynamic, existential-humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and post-modern. The text effectively demonstrates how counseling theories are applied in real counseling settings.
About the Author
Edward S. Neukrug received his doctorate in counselor education from the University of Cincinnati and is currently Professor of Counseling and Human Services in the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling at Old Dominion University. In addition to teaching, Dr. Neukrug has worked as a crisis counselor, an outpatient therapist, an associate school psychologist, a school counselor, and a private practice psychologist and licensed professional counselor. He has published a number of other texts, including: THE WORLD OF THE COUNSELOR: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE COUNSELING PROFESSION; EXPERIENCING THE WORLD OF THE COUNSELOR: A WORKBOOK FOR COUNSELOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS; SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR HUMAN SERVICE PROFESSIONALS: COUNSELING ENVIRONMENT, HELPING SKILLS, TREATMENT ISSUES; and SKILLS AND TOOLS FOR TODAY'S COUNSELORS AND PSYCHOTHERAPISTS: FROM NATURAL HELPING TO PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING (with Alan M. Schwitzer).
Table of Contents
1. Becoming an Effective Counselor and Psychotherapist: An Introduction to the Text 2. Psychoanalysis. 3. Analytical Therapy 4. Individual Psychology 5. Existential Therapy. 6. Gestalt Therapy. 7. Person-Centered Counseling. 8. Behavior Therapy. 9. Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). 10. Cognitive Therapy. 11. Reality Therapy. 12. Narrative Therapy. 13. Solution-Focused Behavior Therapy. 14. Individual Approaches to Counseling and Therapy. 15. Family Counseling. Appendix: Case Study: The Millers.