Apply the major psychotherapy theories into practice with this comprehensive text Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice: Skills, Strategies, and Techniques, 2nd Edition is an in-depth guide that provides useful learning aids, instructions for ongoing assessment, and valuable case studies.

Preface ix About the Authors xvii CHAPTER 1 Psychotherapy and Counseling Essentials: An Introduction 1 Background and Overview 1 Historical Context 3 Definitions of Counseling and Psychotherapy 6 What Is a Theory? 9 The Scientific Context of Counseling and Psychotherapy 10 Ethical Essentials 18 Emergence of Personal Theory 29 Our Biases 30 The Zeitgeist, the Ortgeist, and the Poltergeist 35 Concluding Comments 36 Chapter Summary 36 Introductory Key Terms 37 Recommended Readings and Resources 38 CHAPTER 2 Psychoanalytic Approaches 41 Biographical Information: Sigmund Freud 41 Historical Context 42 Psychoanalytic Theoretical Principles 44 Evolution and Development in Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice 49 The Practice of Psychoanalytic Therapy 58 Case Analysis and Treatment Planning 66 Evidence-Based Status 70 Concluding Comments 72 Chapter Summary 74 Psychoanalytic Key Terms 75 Recommended Readings and Resources 76 CHAPTER 3 Individual Psychology and Adlerian Therapy 79 Biographical Information: Alfred Adler 80 Historical Context 80 Theoretical Principles 82 The Practice of Adlerian Therapy 93 Case Analysis and Treatment Planning 109 Cultural and Gender Considerations 112 Evidence-Based Status 112 Concluding Comments 115 Chapter Summary 115 Individual Psychology Key Terms 116 Recommended Readings and Resources 117 CHAPTER 4 Existential Theory and Therapy 119 Key Figures and Historical Context 120 Theoretical Principles 125 The Practice of Existential Therapy 134 Case Analysis and Treatment Planning 141 Cultural and Gender Considerations 145 Evidence-Based Status 146 Concluding Comments 148 Chapter Summary 148 Existential Key Terms 149 Recommended Readings and Resources 150 CHAPTER 5 Person-Centered Theory and Therapy 153 Biographical Information: Carl Rogers 154 Historical Context 154 Theoretical Principles 157 The Practice of PCT: AWay of Being With Clients 163 Case Analysis and Treatment Planning 177 Cultural and Gender Considerations 181 Evidence-Based Status 182 Concluding Comments 185 Chapter Summary 185 Person-Centered Key Terms 186 Recommended Readings and Resources 187 CHAPTER 6 Gestalt Theory and Therapy 189 Biographical Information: Fritz Perls and Laura Posner Perls 190 Historical Context 191 Theoretical Principles 194 The Practice of Gestalt Therapy 200 Case Analysis and Treatment Planning 215 Cultural and Gender Considerations 218 Evidence-Based Status 219 Concluding Comments 220 Chapter Summary 220 Gestalt Therapy Key Terms 221 Recommended Readings and Resources 222 CHAPTER 7 Behavioral Theory and Therapy 225 Key Figures and Historical Context 226 Theoretical Principles 229 The Practice of Behavior Therapy 233 Case Analysis and Treatment Planning 251 Cultural and Gender Considerations 256 Evidence-Based Status 257 Concluding Comments 258 Chapter Summary 259 Behavior Therapy Key Terms 259 Recommended Readings and Resources 260 CHAPTER 8 Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Therapy 263 Historical Context and Biographical Information 264 Theoretical Principles 270 The Practice of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 275 Case Analysis and Treatment Planning 288 Cultural and Gender Considerations 293 Evidence-Based Status 294 Concluding Comments 296 Chapter Summary 296 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Key Terms 297 Recommended Readings and Resources 298 CHAPTER 9 Choice Theory and Reality Therapy 301 Biographical Information: William Glasser 301 Historical Context 302 Theoretical Principles 303 The Practice of Reality Therapy 313 Case Analysis and Treatment Planning 321 Cultural and Gender Considerations 326 Evidence-Based Status 328 Concluding Comments 330 Chapter Summary 330 Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Key Terms 331 Recommended Readings and Resources 331 CHAPTER 10 Feminist Theory and Therapy 333 With Maryl J. Baldridge Historical Context 334 Theoretical Principles 340 The Practice of Feminist Therapy 347 Case Analysis and Treatment Planning 358 Cultural and Gender Considerations 362 Evidence-Based Status 363 Concluding Comments 363 Chapter Summary 364 Feminist Key Terms 365 Recommended Readings and Resources 366 CHAPTER 11 Constructive Theory and Therapy 369 Key Figures and Historical Context 370 Theoretical Principles 375 The Practice of Constructive Psychotherapies 379 Case Analysis and Treatment Planning 394 Cultural and Gender Considerations 396 Evidence-Based Status 398 Concluding Comments 400 Chapter Summary 401 Constructive Therapy Key Terms 401 Recommended Readings and Resources 402 CHAPTER 12 Family Systems Theory and Therapy 405 By Kirsten W. Murray, John Sommers-Flanagan, and Rita Sommers-Flanagan Historical Context and Highlights 406 Theoretical Developments and Principles 408 Family Systems Therapy in Practice 417 Contemporary Family Therapy Developments 428 Case Analysis and Treatment Planning 431 Cultural and Gender Considerations 434 Evidence-Based Status 435 Concluding Comments 436 Chapter Summary 436 Family Systems Key Terms 437 Recommended Readings and Resources 438 CHAPTER 13 Developing Your Multicultural Orientation and Skills 441 A Multicultural Prelude 442 Historical and Contemporary Context 442 Theoretical Principles 446 The Practice of Multiculturally Sensitive Therapy 452 Case Analysis and Treatment Planning 463 Cultural and Gender Considerations 468 Evidence-Based Status 471 Concluding Comments 472 Chapter Summary 472 Multicultural Key Terms 473 Recommended Readings and Resources 474 CHAPTER 14 Integrative and Evidence-Based New Generation Therapies 475 One Theory or Many? 475 Psychotherapy Integration: Historical and Theoretical Trends 477 The Practice of Eclectic and New Generation Integrative Therapies 481 Concluding Comments 503 Chapter Summary 504 Integrative Key Terms 504 Recommended Readings and Resources 505 References 507 Photo Credits 549 Name Index 551 Subject Index 563 About the Video Resource Center 573