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Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Case Approach, 2/E
Nancy L. Murdock, University of Missouri-Kansas City

ISBN-10: 0132286521
ISBN-13: 9780132286527

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2009
Format: Cloth; 608 pp
Published: 01/18/2008

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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.     

  • 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. It uses integrated case studies and a writing style that is extremely engaging.

  • Chapter 3, Neoanalytic Approaches
  • Chapter 6, Existential Psychotherapy
  • Chapter 15, Narrative Therapy
  • Theories in Action DVD illustrates six therapists of different theoretical orientations working with the same client.  See applications of theory come to life!    

 

Chapter 1        Theory Is a Good Thing

Chapter 2        Psychoanalysis

Chapter 3        Neoanalytic Approaches

Chapter 4        Individual Psychology

Chapter 5        Person-Centered Therapy

Chapter 6        Existential Psychotherapy

Chapter 7        Gestalt Therapy

Chapter 8        Behavior Therapy

Chapter 9        Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Chapter 10      Cognitive Therapy

Chapter 11      Reality Therapy

Chapter 12      Feminist Therapy

Chapter 13      Family Systems Theory

Chapter 14      Solution-Focused Therapy

Chapter 15      Narrative Therapy

Chapter 16      Conclusion

    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.

  • 0130271632Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Case Approach
    Murdock
    © 2004 | Merrill | Cloth; 560 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0130271632 | ISBN-13: 9780130271631
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