Comprehensive in scope yet succinct in its descriptions and explanations, THEORIES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELING, International Edition equips students with a solid understanding of the systematic theories of psychotherapy and counseling. Proven author and professor Dr. Sharf delivers a thorough explanation ofconcepts as well as insightful case summaries and therapist-client dialogue that illustrate techniques and treatment in practice. He demonstrates how theories can be applied to individual therapy or counseling for common psychological disorders -such as depression and generalized anxiety disorders -as well as how to apply them to group therapy. A final chapter compares and critiques each of the theories. For the major theories presented in the text, basic information about background, personality theory, and theory of psychotherapy provides a means for understanding the application of psychotherapy theory. Insight into the personal life and philosophical influences of a theorist also helps explain how the theorist views human behavior. INDICE: 1. Introduction. 2. Psychoanalysis. 3. Jungian Analysis and Therapy. 4. Adlerian Therapy. 5. Existential Therapy. 6. Person-Centered Therapy. 7.Gestalt Therapy: An Experiential Therapy. 8. Behavior Therapy. 9. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. 10. Cognitive Therapy. 11. Reality Therapy. 12. Constructivist Approaches. 13. Feminist Therapy: A Multicultural Approach. 14. Family Therapy. 15. Other Psychotherapies. 16. Comparison and Critique. 17. Integrative Therapies.
- ISBN: 978-0-8400-3462-5
- Editorial: Wadsworth
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 768
- Fecha Publicación: 25/03/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés