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Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Case Approach
Nancy L. Murdock, University of Missouri-Kansas City

ISBN-10: 0130271632
ISBN-13: 9780130271631

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2004
Format: Cloth; 560 pp
Published: 10/23/2003

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A case-based, core text for Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling courses in departments of Psychology and Counselor Education.

Based in a deeply held belief that theory does matter in effective helper-client interactions, this text examines with clarity and wit theories of counseling and psychotherapy. For each theory discussed in the book the author presents the theory's basic philosophical assumptions, its beliefs about what motivates human behavior, its central constructs, its picture of how humans develop, its ideas about what constitutes mental and emotional health and dysfunction, its perspective on how our relationships with those around us impact our functioning, and its view of how our behavior, thoughts, and emotion impact our functioning. The author then goes on to present the approach the theory takes to counseling, the counseling techniques it employs, and its views of the counselor's and client's roles in therapy. Lastly, each theory is evaluated along a number of criteria, included in this discussion is a presentation of the research done on the efficacy of the theory.

  • Unique integrated case approach—This is the first and only counseling theories text that begins each chapter with a case study. Moreover, each case is integrated and elaborated throughout the chapter.

    • Provides students with a concrete, practical context, which helps students understand and envision how each theory's view of human nature and its view of therapy apply to actual clients.

  • Unique presentation of outcome research—Each chapter contains a thorough discussion of the outcome research and the theory-testing research that has been done on the theory.
  • Gender and cultural issues—Each theory is evaluated relative to gender and cultural issues. Theories are also examined from the perspective of sexual orientation.
  • Chapter on Solution Focused Therapy—This theoretical perspective is having a wider and wider influence on the practice of therapy today. Murdoch's is one of very few books to offer a full separate chapter on SFT.
  • Theoretical depth accessibly and engagingly presented—The book presents in enough depth so that students can truly understand each theory (1) counseling theories' underlying assumptions, (2) theories' approaches to counseling, and (3) a balanced evaluation of each theory from the perspective of current research and diversity. By using integrated case studies and a writing style that is extremely engaging-see the Scarlett O'Hara case study in Chapter 1.



 1. Theory is a Good Thing.


 2. Psychoanalysis.


 3. Individual Psychology.


 4. Person-Centered Therapy.


 5. Behavior Therapy.


 6. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.


 7. Cognitive Therapy.


 8. Reality Therapy.


 9. Gestalt Therapy.


10. Interpersonal Approaches to Psychotherapy.


11. Family Systems Therapy.


12. Solution Focused Therapy.


13. Feminist Therapy.


Conclusion.

References.

Name Index.

Subject Index.

    Based on a deeply held belief that theory does matter in effective helper—client interactions, this text examines with clarity and with wit fourteen theories of counseling and psychotherapy.  At the beginning each chapter, readers “meet” a new client through a case example.  The author then presents the theory’s basic philosophical assumptions; its beliefs about what motivates human behavior; its central constructs; its picture of how humans develop; its ideas about what constitutes mental health and dysfunction; its perspective on how our relationships with those around us impact our functioning; and its view of how our behavior, thoughts, and emotion impact our functioning.  Throughout each chapter, the author immediately illustrates the application of a construct or process by showing how it relates to the client case described at the beginning of the chapter, demonstrating the translation of each theory into practice.     

  • 0132286521Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Case Approach, 2/E
    Murdock
    © 2009 | Merrill | Cloth; 608 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0132286521 | ISBN-13: 9780132286527
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