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Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy
576 pages
A grounded, comprehensive exploration of therapeutic models that bridges the gap between psychological theory and practical application.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a well-structured, deeply grounded masterclass on the human mind. The pace is steady and deliberate, guiding the reader through the complex dimensions of thinking, feeling, and behaving. It carries an academic yet highly practical atmosphere, anchoring abstract psychological frameworks—from psychoanalytic to postmodern—into the tangible realities of specific case studies. The prose is clear, authoritative, and distinctly instructional, designed to foster reflection and professional growth rather than simply deliver facts. It is an experience tailored for students of counseling and psychotherapy, offering them a supportive, analytical environment to compare diverse models and ultimately synthesize them into a confident, individualized therapeutic style.
- Mood
- academic
- reflective
- grounded
- structured
- Tone
- authoritative
- instructional
- practical
- analytical
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- therapeutic models · human experience · professional development · practical application · integrative practice
- The writing
- Clear, structured, and highly instructional, designed to seamlessly bridge abstract theory with practical application.
- The arc
- Moves from a foundational curiosity about human behavior to a confident, individualized understanding of therapeutic practice.
- Who it's for
- Students of counseling and psychotherapy seeking a comprehensive guide to developing their own therapeutic style.
Content notes
- mental health discussions
- psychological case studies
About the book
Incorporating the thinking, feeling, and behaving dimensions of human experience, the tenth edition of Corey's best-selling book helps students compare and contrast the therapeutic models expressed in counseling theories. Corey introduces students to the major theories (psychoanalytic, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, reality, behavior, cognitive-behavior, family systems, feminist, postmodern, and integrative approaches) and demonstrates how each theory can be applied to two cases ("Stan" and "Gwen"). With his trademark style, he shows students how to apply theories in practice, and helps them learn to integrate the theories into an individualized counseling style. - Publisher.
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