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Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy. Psych 422 Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview. Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 1 (1). Introduction. The author’s perspective: No single model can explain all the facets of human experience

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Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy

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  1. Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy Psych 422 Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 1 (1)

  2. Introduction • The author’s perspective: • No single model can explain all the facets of human experience • Eleven approaches to counseling and psychotherapy are discussed • The book assumes: • Students can begin to acquire a counseling style tailored to their own personality • The process will take years • Different theories are not “right” or “wrong” Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 1 (2)

  3. Where Corey Stands • He is strongly influenced by the existential approach and so believes: • Clients can exercise freedom to choose their future • The quality of the client/therapist relationship is key • He likes to use a variety of techniques: • Role playing and various techniques from cognitive and behavioral therapy approaches Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 1 (3)

  4. Where Corey Stands (2) • He believes: • “…counseling entails far more than becoming a skilled technician” • Who you are as a therapist, is critical • Students should experience being a “client” and feel anxiety over self disclosure, and learn to model courage and growth • It is not “sufficient to be merely a good person with good intentions” • Also essential are a knowledge of counseling theory and techniques, theories of personality, and supervised experiences Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 1 (4)

  5. Where Corey Stands (3) • Therapist is not in business to change clients, to give them quick advice, or to solve their problems for them. • YOU are your own very best technique. • It is important for therapists to increase their own awareness and applying this material to yourself personally. Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 1 (5)

  6. Suggestions for Using the Book • Relate readings to your own experiences • Reflect on your own needs, motivations, values, and life experiences • Apply key concepts and techniques to your own personal growth • Develop a personalized style of counseling that reflects your personality • Early on, read chapter 16 and skim chapter 15 Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 1 (6)

  7. Psychoanalytic therapy Adlerian therapy Existential therapy Person-centered therapy Gestalt therapy Behavior therapy Cognitive behavior therapy Reality therapy Feminist therapy Postmodern approaches Family systems therapy Counseling Theory Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 1 (7)

  8. The Case of Stan (Chapter 16) • As you read about Stan ask yourself: • What themes in Stan’s life merit special attention? • What techniques and methods would best meet these goals? • What characterizes the relationship between Stan and his therapist? • How might the therapist precede? Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 1 (8)

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