Counseling

Theory and Process

Major theories of counseling are presented in historical context reflecting the developments in psychodynamic theory, existential and humanist ideas and the evolution of cognitive/behavioral ideas. Following the coverage of theory, the authors apply the theories to practice, providing an integrated examination of the process. Any course focusing on theory and/or the process and procedures of counseling.

The purpose of this book is to provide a base from which students aspiring to be counselors or counselors working in the field can build a personal theory of counseling, ideally a theory that will guide their own practice.