Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice: Skills, Strategies, and Techniques 2nd Edition

A comprehensive, in-depth exploration of the origins, contemporary developments, and applications to practice related to each major counseling theory

Fully revised and updated, Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice, Second Edition is complete with useful learning aids, instructions for ongoing assessment, and valuable case studiesall designed to facilitate comprehension and lead to effective, ethical practice.

The Second Edition features:

• New chapters on Family Systems Theory and Therapy as well as Gestalt Theory and Therapy
• Extended case examples in each of the twelve Theory chapters
• A treatment planning section that illustrates how specific theories can be used in problem formulation, specific interventions, and potential outcomes assessment
• Deeper and more continuous examination of gender and cultural issues
• An evidence-based status section in each Theory chapter focusing on what we know from the scientific research with the goal of developing critical thinking skills
• A new section on "Outcome Measures" that provides ideas on how client outcomes can be tracked using practice-based evidence

Showcasing the latest research, theory, and evidence-based practice, Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice, Second Edition is an engaging and illuminating text