Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-363) and index.
Contents
Ch. 1. Background for Counseling and Therapy -- Ch. 2. Practical Theory-Building -- Ch. 3. Systematic Counseling Phases -- Ch. 4. Designating the Problem Area(s) -- Ch. 5. Identifying What Does Not Work -- Ch. 6. Introducing the Idea of Choices -- Ch. 7. Starting and Proceeding Along the Chosen Path -- Ch. 8. Reevaluating Progress -- Ch. 9. Generalizing Learning onto Other Situations -- Ch. 10. Reconceptualizing the Self -- Ch. 11. Coordinating and Balancing the Worlds We Live In -- Ch. 12. Where We Have Been -- Where Are We Going?
Summary
"This text outlines eight structured phases providing a natural therapeutic progression for any counselor or therapist to follow. Topics covered include cognitive-behavioral theories, techniques for identifying problem areas, methods to evaluate caregiving responses, and more. Each chapter contains learning objectives, exercises, case studies, and suggested readings."--Jacket.