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Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy » (8th Edition)

Book cover image of Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Gerald Corey

Authors: Gerald Corey
ISBN-13: 9780495102083, ISBN-10: 0495102083
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Date Published: January 2008
Edition: 8th Edition

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Author Biography: Gerald Corey

Gerald Corey is Professor Emeritus of Human Services at California State University at Fullerton; a Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology; a licensed psychologist; a National Certified Counselor; a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Counseling Psychology); a Fellow of the American Counseling Association; and a Fellow of the Association for Specialists in Group Work. Dr. Corey teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in group counseling, as well as courses in experiential groups, the theory and practice of counseling, and ethics in counseling. He is the author or co-author of 15 counseling textbooks currently in print and numerous journal articles. Along with his wife, Marianne Schneider Corey, Dr. Corey has conducted group counseling training workshops for mental health professionals at many universities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Germany, Belgium, Scotland, England, and Ireland. They received the Association for Specialists in Group Work's Eminent Career Award in 2001. Dr. Corey earned his doctorate in counseling from the University of Southern California.

Book Synopsis

Develop your own counseling style using Corey's bestselling THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY. You will see the major theories of counseling (psychoanalytic, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, reality, behavior, cognitive-behavior, family systems, feminist and, and postmodern approaches) as they are used in practice through a case study focused on one client, "Stan." The case of "Stan" appears in each chapter so you can see how the theory presented in that chapter informs the

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A textbook for a counseling course for graduate or undergraduate students in psychology, counselor education, human services, and mental health. Corey (California State U.-Fullerton) surveys ten major concepts and practices of the contemporary therapeutic systems, and addresses some ethical and professional issues in counseling practice. His goal is to allow students to select wisely from the various theories and techniques to develop a personal style of counseling. The sixth edition updates the material and refines the discussions; no dates are noted for earlier ones. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents

Ch. 1Introduction and Overview2
Ch. 2The Counselor: Person and Professional14
Ch. 3Ethical Issues in Counseling Practice50
Ch. 4Psychoanalytic Therapy90
Ch. 5Adlerian Therapy132
Ch. 6Existential Therapy167
Ch. 7Person-Centered Therapy196
Ch. 8Gestalt Therapy222
Ch. 9Reality Therapy257
Ch. 10Behavior Therapy280
Ch. 11Cognitive-Behavior Therapy316
Ch. 12Family Systems Therapy365
Ch. 13An Integrative Perspective446
Ch. 14Case Illustration: An Integrative Approach in Working with Stan479
Name Index515
Subject Index520

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