Synopses & Reviews
Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: Systems, Strategies, and Skills 3e by Linda Seligman and Lourie Reichenberg
Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy categorizes theories by their focus (background; emotions and sensations; thoughts; or actions). This structure helps students better understand similarities and differences among theories and provides an overarching framework that is unique to this text. The book explores both established and emerging treatment systems. Using skill development sections, diverse case studies and innovative exercises, the text moves beyond traditional texts to directly connect counseling theories to clinical practice. It reflects current knowledge about effective treatment, theories and interventions, and continually promotes readers’ skill development and confidence.
New to this edition:
· Chapter 19, Mindfulness-Based Approaches
· Chapter 20, Family and Couple Therapy
What reviewers have to say about Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy:
“Seligman provides an overview of the way the book is laid out (theory, skill exercises, large and small group activities) that is a simple and effective approach to teaching counseling theories. The overview tells the students how they will incorporate theory and skill acquisition and practice. [This is] one of the reasons that I continue to use this book.”
Heather Trepal, University of Texas at San Antonio
“I really like the readability of the book. It flows well. The language is engaging, and the family used throughout the examples was great.”
Susan Furr, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Please note:
On the Instructor Exam copy, this back cover copy PLUS the MyHelpingLab instructor blurb (partial page) should be used. The exam copy should also feature the full-page MyHelpingLab blurb on inside cover.
On the regular/student text back cover, use the student version MyHelpingLab back cover copy.
Synopsis
This book categorizes theories by their focus (background; emotions and sensations; thoughts; or actions). This structure helps readers better understand similarities and differences among theories and provides an overarching framework that other books lack.
It explores both established and emerging treatment systems. Using skill development sections, diverse case studies and innovative exercises, the book connects counseling theories to clinical practice. It reflects current knowledge about effective treatment, theories and interventions, and continually promotes readers’ skill development and confidence.
Students and practitioners of Counseling
Table of Contents
PART I PROVIDING EFFECTIVE COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Chapter 1 Contexts of Effective Treatment
PART II TREATMENT SYSTEMS EMPHASIZING BACKGROUND
Chapter 2 Overview of Background-Focused Treatment Systems
Chapter 3 Sigmund Freud and Psychoanalysis
Chapter 4 Alfred Adler and Individual Psychology
Chapter 5 Post- and Neo-Freudians: Analytical Psychology, Ego Psychology, Object Relations, and Self Psychology
Chapter 6 Brief Psychodynamic Therapy
PART III TREATMENT SYSTEMS EMPHASIZING EMOTIONS AND SENSATIONS
Chapter 7 Overview of Emotion-Focused Treatment Systems
Chapter 8 Carl Rogers and Person-Centered Counseling
Chapter 9 Existential Therapy
Chapter 10 Gestalt Therapy
Chapter 11 Emerging Approaches Emphasizing Emotions and Sensations
PART IV TREATMENT SYSTEMS EMPHASIZING THOUGHTS
Chapter 12 Overview of Thought-Focused Treatment Systems
Chapter 13 Albert Ellis and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Chapter 14 Aaron Beck and Cognitive Therapy
PART V TREATMENT SYSTEMS EMPHASIZING ACTIONS
Chapter 15 Overview of Action-Focused Treatment Systems
Chapter 16 Behavior Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Chapter 17 Reality Therapy
Chapter 18 Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Chapter 19 Transpersonal Therapy and Emerging Approaches Emphasizing Mindfulness
Chapter 20 Family and Couples Therapy
PART VI INTEGRATED AND ECLECTIC TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Chapter 21 Overview of Integrated and Eclectic Treatment Systems
Chapter 22 Theories of Integrated and Eclectic Treatment
PART VII UNDERSTANDING TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Chapter 23 Solidifying Understanding of Treatment Systems