The third edition of Theoretical Models of Counseling and Psychotherapy provides a comprehensive overview of a variety of major counseling theories and focuses on the integration of different theoretical models. With new information on multiculturalism, diversity, and cutting-edge theories such as psychosynthesis, the book offers a detailed description of the philosophical basis for each theory as well as historical context and biographical information on each theory’s founder. Chapters include new case excerpts and clinical examples, ensuring a thorough exploration of each theory’s features.
Key Features
- Integration of major counseling theories
- Focus on multiculturalism and diversity
- Detailed philosophical and historical context for each theory
- Includes case excerpts and clinical examples
- Covers diagnosis, psychopharmacology, spirituality, and gender issues
Additional Information
Each chapter follows a consistent structure in its exploration of the theory’s approach to personality development, human nature, the role of environment, the change process in therapy, and contributions and limitations to the mental health field. The book is accompanied by a companion website where professors and students will find exercises and course material that will further deepen their understanding of counseling theory and allow them to easily bridge classroom study to future practice.
Available for free download for each chapter: PowerPoint slides and a testbank of 21 multiple-choice questions.
