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Introduction to Therapeutic Counseling : Voices from the Field

ISBN: 9780534358785 | 0534358780
Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Brooks Cole
Pub. Date: 8/13/1999

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SummaryTable of ContentsAuthor Biography
This text meets the stringent demands of traditional scholarship and also provides a lively and dynamic overview of therapeutic counseling that speaks directly to students. The authors emphasize the development of a professional identity, ethical standards, basic process skills, the therapeutic relationship, personal theory building, and understanding meaningful research. The book offers a contemporary focus on the practical realities of counseling in schools; clinics; and medical, industrial, mental health, and community agency settings.
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Preface
Part One THE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR1(104)
Chapter 1 What Counseling Is and How It Works
2(20)
Why Be a Counselor?
2(4)
To Be a Counselor
6(5)
Making a Commitment
6(1)
Striving for Excellence
7(1)
Adopting a Neutral Posture
8(1)
Subjugating Personal Needs
9(1)
Coping with Discomfort
10(1)
Dealing with Ambiguity
11(1)
Definitions of Counseling
11(3)
Why Does Therapeutic Counseling Work?
14(5)
Significance of the Self
17(2)
Summary
19(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
20(1)
Suggested Readings
21(1)
Chapter 2 Foundations of Counseling: Basics of History and Research
22(26)
The Identity of Counseling
23(3)
History of Therapeutic Counseling
26(10)
The Ancient Philosophers
26(1)
The First Psychiatrists
27(2)
Influences from Psychology
29(1)
The Guidance Era
30(1)
The Counseling Era
31(2)
The Era of Therapeutic Counseling
33(3)
Licensing and Regulation in Counseling
36(2)
Research Foundations of Counseling
38(4)
Counselors as Scientist-Practitioners
39(1)
Counseling and Research Processes
40(2)
Research for the Counselor
42(2)
Becoming an Informed Consumer of Research
44(1)
Summary
45(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
45(1)
Suggested Readings
46(2)
Chapter 3 Settings for Counseling
48(29)
What Counselors Have in Common
50(7)
A Unique Identity
50(1)
Many Different Roles
51(2)
A Set of Generic Skills
53(1)
A Set of Common Goals
53(1)
Both Developmental and Remedial Orientation
54(2)
Teamwork
56(1)
A Day in the Life
57(12)
High School
57(2)
Private Practice
59(1)
Preschool
60(2)
Mental Health Center
62(1)
Crisis Center
63(1)
Street Ministry
64(3)
University Counseling Center
67(1)
Counseling in Industry
67(2)
The Value of a Flexible Specialty
69(4)
Guidelines for Selecting a Counseling Specialty
71(2)
Summary
73(2)
Self-Guided Explorations
75(1)
Suggested Readings
75(2)
Chapter 4 The Therapeutic Relationship
77(28)
Qualities of Counseling Relationships
77(5)
Perspectives on Helping Relationships
82(3)
A Bit More of History
82(1)
Congruence, Positive Regard, and Empathy
83(1)
Working Alliance
83(2)
Counselors as Relationship Specialists
85(4)
Conflict Resolution in Relationships
89(3)
Practical Dimensions of the Therapeutic Relationship
92(3)
Commitment
92(1)
Trust
93(1)
Empathy
93(1)
Confidentiality
94(1)
Benevolent Power
94(1)
Creating a Relationship in the Initial Interview
95(6)
Establishing Rules
95(1)
Planting Hope
96(1)
Assuring Confidentiality
97(1)
Assessing Expectations
97(1)
Collecting Information
98(1)
Identifying Problems
99(1)
Beginning Intervention
99(1)
First-Session Agenda Review
99(2)
Reciprocal Influence
101(1)
Summary
102(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
103(1)
Suggested Readings
104(1)
Part Two COUNSELING APPROACHES105(111)
Chapter 5 Insight-Oriented Approaches
106(29)
Introduction to Theory Construction
106(4)
Approximation of Truth and Reality
109(1)
Client-Centered Counseling
110(6)
Originator and Revisionists
110(1)
Basic Assumptions
111(2)
Favorite Techniques
113(1)
Criticisms of Client-Centered Counseling
114(1)
Personal Applications
115(1)
Existential Counseling
116(5)
Premises of Existential Counseling
117(2)
Criticisms of Existential Counseling
119(1)
Personal Applications
119(2)
Psychoanalytic Counseling
121(5)
Basic Psychoanalytic Concepts
121(3)
Criticisms of Psychoanalytic Counseling
124(1)
Personal Applications
125(1)
Gestalt Counseling
126(3)
Originators and Basic Concepts
126(2)
Techniques of Gestalt Counseling
128(1)
Criticisms of Gestalt Counseling
129(1)
Honorable Mentions
129(4)
Adlerian Counseling
130(2)
Narrative Therapy
132(1)
Summary
133(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
133(1)
Suggested Readings
134(1)
Chapter 6 Action-Oriented Approaches
135(25)
Behavioral Counseling
137(6)
Behavioral Technology
138(5)
Criticisms of the Behavioral Approach
143(1)
Rational Emotive Behavior Counseling
143(6)
Basic Points of REBT
144(3)
Criticisms of Cognitive-Based Therapies
147(1)
Personal Applications
148(1)
Strategic Counseling
149(5)
Strategic Interventions
151(1)
Criticisms of Strategic Counseling
152(1)
Personal Applications
153(1)
Honorable Mentions
154(3)
Multimodal Counseling
154(1)
Reality Therapy
155(1)
Expressive Therapies
155(2)
Summary
157(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
158(1)
Suggested Readings
159(1)
Chapter 7 Integrating Theory and Counseling Skills
160(26)
A Personal Journey
160(2)
Movement toward Integration
162(2)
Grabbing Truth by the Tail
164(2)
A Personal Theory
166(1)
Criteria of Effectiveness
166(1)
Guidelines for Usefulness
166(1)
Stages in Developing a Personal Theory
167(5)
Entry
167(2)
Mentorhood
169(1)
Eclecticism
170(1)
Experimentation
170(1)
Pragmatism
171(1)
How Are You Doing So Far?
172(4)
Theoretical Dilemmas Inventory
173(1)
Generic Counseling Skills
174(1)
Stages of the Counseling Process
175(1)
Pivotal Counseling Skills
176(6)
Being Intentional and Reliable
177(1)
Significance of Attending Skills
178(4)
Summary
182(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
183(2)
Suggested Readings
185(1)
Chapter 8 Assessment, Testing, and the Diagnostic Process
186(30)
Perry L. Collins
What Is Assessment?
188(2)
The Role of Testing in the Assessment Process
190(2)
Why Study Testing?
191(1)
Standardized Measures
192(7)
Tests of Ability
194(1)
Tests of Aptitude
195(1)
Tests of Achievement
196(1)
Tests of Typical Performance
196(2)
Selecting Tests
198(1)
Nonstandardized Measures
199(2)
Observational Assessment
200(1)
Rating Scales
200(1)
Self-Assessment
200(1)
Using Assessment Methods in Counseling
201(2)
Test Interpretation
201(1)
Summary of Assessment Principles
202(1)
Formal and Functional Diagnosis
203(10)
Diagnosis
205(5)
Ethical Concerns
210(2)
Behavioral Diagnosis
212(1)
Summary
213(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
213(1)
Suggested Readings
214(2)
Part Three COUNSELING APPLICATIONS216(133)
Chapter 9 Group Counseling
216(32)
Survey of Groups
216(9)
Encounter Groups
217(2)
An Encounter Group in Action
219(1)
Guidance Groups
220(1)
A Guidance Group in Action
221(1)
Counseling Groups
222(1)
A Counseling Group in Action
222(1)
Therapy Groups
223(1)
A Therapy Group in Action
223(1)
Self-Help and Support Groups
224(1)
Some Considerations in the Use of Group Modalities
225(2)
Counteracting Potential Limitations
227(1)
Advantages of Group Work
227(5)
Cost Efficiency
227(1)
Spectator Effects
228(1)
Stimulation Value
228(1)
Opportunities for Feedback
229(2)
Support
231(1)
Structured Practice
231(1)
Basic Assumptions about Groups
232(4)
Group Process Stages
236(4)
Cues for Intervention
240(3)
Abusive Behavior
240(1)
Rambling and Digressions
241(1)
Withdrawal and Passivity
241(1)
Lethargy and Boredom
242(1)
Semantic Errors
242(1)
Specialized Skills of Group Work
243(2)
Summary
245(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
246(1)
Suggested Readings
246(2)
Chapter 10 Marital, Family, and Sex Counseling
248(26)
Family versus Individual Counseling
248(2)
Family Counseling Theories
250(3)
Power in Relationships
253(2)
Symptoms as Solutions
255(2)
Case Example of Family Counseling in Action
257(3)
Interpreting Symptoms as Metaphors
260(1)
Diagnostic Questions
260(1)
Reframing
261(3)
Directives
264(3)
Forcing the Spontaneous
265(1)
Opposition through Compliance
265(1)
Pretending
266(1)
Slowing Down
267(1)
Ethical Issues in Family Counseling
267(1)
Sex Counseling
268(4)
Clinical Assessment Interview
269(1)
Physical Exam and Medical History
269(1)
Exploration of Relationship
270(1)
Sensate Focus Exercises
270(1)
Specialized Techniques
271(1)
Evaluation
271(1)
Summary
272(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
272(1)
Suggested Readings
273(1)
Chapter 11 Career Counseling
274(26)
The Functions of Work
276(1)
Roles of Counseling
277(4)
Facilitating Self-Awareness
278(1)
Becoming Familiar with the World of Work
279(1)
Teaching Decision-Making Skills
280(1)
Teaching Employability Skills
280(1)
Theories of Career Development
281(10)
Theodore Caplow's Theory
281(1)
Donald Super's Theory
282(2)
John Holland's Theory
284(1)
Robert Hoppock's Theory
285(3)
Anne Roe's Theory
288(1)
John Krumboltz' Theory
289(1)
Other Models
290(1)
Career Education
291(3)
Abilities
293(1)
Interests
293(1)
Values
293(1)
Career Decision Making
294(1)
Trends and Issues in Career Counseling
295(3)
Changes in the Workplace
296(1)
Work and Leisure
297(1)
Use of Technology
297(1)
Summary
298(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
298(1)
Suggested Readings
299(1)
Chapter 12 Addictions Counseling
300(22)
Symptoms of Addiction
300(1)
Drug Use and Drug Abuse
301(3)
Our Drug Culture
304(2)
What Counselors Should Know about Drugs
306(2)
Marijuana
306(1)
Depressants
306(1)
Stimulants
307(1)
Narcotics
307(1)
Hallucinogens
308(1)
Effects of Drug Abuse
308(1)
Adolescent Drug Use
309(1)
Prevention
310(1)
Abuse in Special Populations
311(4)
The Elderly
311(2)
The Disabled
313(2)
Principles for Counseling the Chemically Dependent
315(5)
Medical Model
315(1)
AA/NA Model
316(1)
Therapeutic Model
317(3)
Summary
320(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
320(1)
Suggested Readings
321(1)
Chapter 13 Counseling Diverse Populations
322(27)
Shane Haberstroh
Multiculturalism
323(2)
Influence of Biases
325(3)
Identity Issues
328(1)
Preferred Clients
329(2)
Counseling and Gender
331(3)
Counseling Ethnic Minorities
334(3)
Counseling the Aged
337(4)
Counseling Lesbian Women and Gay Men
341(4)
Issues for Gay/Lesbian Clients
342(1)
The Counselor and HIV
343(2)
Counseling Clients Who Are Physically Challenged
345(1)
Summary
346(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
347(1)
Suggested Readings
348(1)
Part Four PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE349(38)
Chapter 14 Ethical and Legal Issues
350(24)
Professional Codes
351(1)
Our Divided Loyalties
352(2)
Areas of Ethical Difficulty
354(10)
Dual Relationships and Sexual Improprieties
354(3)
Misjudgments and Failures
357(1)
Deception and Informed Consent
358(1)
Confidentiality and Privileged Communication
359(1)
Recent Trends
360(4)
Making Ethical Decisions
364(3)
Legal Issues in Counseling
367(4)
Summary
371(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
372(1)
Suggested Readings
372(2)
Chapter 15 Toward Closure
374(13)
Advice for the Passionately Committed Counseling Student
374(9)
Be Self-Directed
374(1)
Read
375(1)
Find a Mentor
375(1)
Volunteer to Do Research
375(1)
Ask Questions
376(1)
Challenge Your Teachers
376(1)
Challenge Yourself
377(1)
Experience Counseling as a Client
377(1)
Personalize Everything
378(1)
Expand Your World
378(1)
Become Active in Professional Organizations
379(1)
Develop a Flexible Specialty
380(1)
Resist Burnout
381(1)
Confront Your Fears of Failure
382(1)
Seize the Day
382(1)
Variations on a Theme
383(1)
A Closing Voice from the Field
384(1)
Self-Guided Explorations
384(1)
Suggested Readings
385(2)
Appendix A: Code of Ethics, American Counseling Association387(18)
References405(23)
Index428
Jeffrey A. Kottler is visiting professor of counseling at Texas Tech University and adjunct professor at Heritage College in Washington and Hawaii Robert W. Brown was an associate professor and chair of the Department of Counseling at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Bob Died in 1995

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