Theories of Counseling and Therapy: An Experiential Approach

Theories of Counseling and Therapy: An Experiential Approach
ISBN-10
1483358720
ISBN-13
9781483358727
Category
Psychology
Pages
440
Language
English
Published
2010-12-01
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Authors
Jeffrey A. Kottler, Marilyn J. Montgomery

Description

A concise, hands-on, and experiential text that helps readers understand and apply theory in counseling and psychotherapy Through a unique approach that makes understanding theories in counseling and psychotherapy fun, stimulating, and personally meaningful, this fully updated Second Edition helps students comprehend the various and complex theories, apply the material to their own lives (through the use of the reflective exercises in every chapter) and internalize the content of the course. The book's three-part structure includes an introductory section that provides the background necessary for understanding the theories, a middle section that discusses the main theory "families," and a final section that focuses on synthesis and application. Throughout the text, the authors seek to surprise readers with the best of the past, excite them with the vitality of the present, and prepare them for their futures as therapists.

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