Synopses & Reviews
In this application-oriented book, William A. Wallace and Donald L. Hall help students learn how to do consultation by breaking down the theories and processes of psychological consultation into specific skills and applications. The focus of the book is more on the practical than other books for the course; for example, the book offers useful strategies for dealing with resistance, the most consistent problem in consultation. And, flexible and alternate views of consultation are provided, rather than absolute instructions or descriptions.
Review
"Overall, I do believe this book could be the finest option available for the consultation course. Most consultation texts are very dry, overly academic, or focus only on the school setting."
About the Author
Ed.D., Wayne State University Ed.D., University of Virginia
Table of Contents
PART ONE: ALL ABOUT CONSULTATION. 1. Introduction to Consultation. 2. Stages of Consultation. 3. Consultation Models and Approaches. 4. Measuring Consultation Efficacy. 5. Resistance and Reactance to the Consultation Process. PART TWO: CONSULTATION SETTINGS. 6. Consultation in Educational Settings. 7. Consultation in Child Development Settings. 8. Consultation in Health Care Settings. 9. Consultation in Business and Industrial Settings. PART THREE: ISSUES AND CONCEPTS. 10. Special Consultation Applications. 11. Ethical and Legal Dilemmas in Consultation. PART FOUR: LOOKING AHEAD. 12. Becoming a Consultant. 13. Trends in Psychological Consultation. Glossary. Index.