Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice, with Video Resource Center: Skills, Strategies, and Techn

Counseling and Psychotherapy Theory and Practice: Skills, Strategies, and Techniques, 2nd Edition is a detailed guide that provides useful study aids, instructions for ongoing assessment, and valuable case studies. More than just a reference work, this accessible resource focuses on the practical application of theoretical concepts, covering both theory and technique in a single text. Readable, engaging, and informative, this book has been recently revised to align with current industry best practices and is an ideal resource for graduate-level counseling theory courses in counselor education, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, and clinical psychology. Included with this publication is an access code to the online Video Resource Center (VRC). The VRC contains 11 videos, each featuring a different therapeutic approach, using actual therapists and clients rather than actors. These videos perfectly complement the book by showing what the different theories look like in practice.

Second Edition Features.

New chapters on family systems theory and therapy and Gestalt theory and therapy.
Expanded case examples in each of the 12 theory chapters.
A chapter on treatment planning that shows how specific theories can be used in problem formulation, specific interventions, and assessment of potential outcomes.
Deeper and more ongoing examination of gender and cultural issues.
Evidence-based situations section of each theory chapter that focuses on what we know from scientific research, with the goal of developing critical thinking skills.
A new section on outcome measurement that provides ideas on how client outcomes can be tracked using practice-based evidence
Presenting the latest research, theory, and evidence-based practice in an approachable and engaging style, this is a thought-provoking text with excellent practical value.