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Health Counseling: Application and Theory » (1st Edition)

Book cover image of Health Counseling: Application and Theory by Joseph Donnelly

Authors: Joseph Donnelly, Joan Atwood, Jennifer Somerville, Peter Marshall, Joseph W. Donnelly
ISBN-13: 9780534602642, ISBN-10: 0534602649
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Date Published: January 2003
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Joseph Donnelly

Book Synopsis

Intended for psychology and social work students, this textbook outlines specific approaches and skills for counseling clients on specific health issues. The 12 chapters address addiction, exercise and weight management, relationships, sexuality, stress management, and aging. Case studies throughout the book illustrate the role of counselors and their proper response to client dilemmas. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Ch. 1What Is Health Counseling?1
Ch. 2Health Counseling: Process and Skills16
Ch. 3Ethical Issues in Health Counseling38
Ch. 4Behavioral Analysis, Therapy, and Counseling55
Ch. 5Health-Enhancing Behaviors72
Ch. 6Addiction and Health-Compromising Behaviors96
Ch. 7Healthy Relationships117
Ch. 8Counseling in Human Sexuality138
Ch. 9Aging: Myths and Challenges167
Ch. 10Mental Health Counseling184
Ch. 11Stress and Health Counseling202
Ch. 12Ecotherapy219
Epilogue: Health Counseling in the 21st Century238
About the Authors248
Glossary253
Index275

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