Introduction to Counseling Psychology

Author: John M. McLeod
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "It is hardly fair to comment on such a rich, profound, and highly readable work in just a few sentences. Professor McLeod approaches, studies, and describes the thought processes of different psychological schools on how to achieve successful counseling with a cautious, serious, and impartial scientific attitude." (Commentary from The Counseling Psychologist) "This is a captivating, comprehensive, enlightening, and highly readable book. McLeod's textbook is so detailed that it is suitable for readers at any level." (Commentary from The Professional Counselor) A foundational textbook for counseling, covering all core counseling methods, reprinted three times, and remained a bestseller for 11 consecutive times. Introduction to Counseling is a best-selling textbook that has been thoroughly revised and expanded, providing a detailed introduction to the theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Written in clear and accessible language, the book introduces all core theories in counseling and also offers critical reflections and questions about the practice of counseling. The author places each counseling theory in a specific social and historical context and also introduces many contemporary theories, including narrative therapy, systemic therapy, feminist and multicultural counseling. The third edition adds several chapters to introduce emerging and important theories, including philosophical counseling, the counseling relationship, attachment theory, internet counseling, and solution-focused therapy, among others. Additionally, the new edition includes many illustrations and case studies to help readers deepen their understanding. Comprehensive, up-to-date, and highly readable, Introduction to Counseling is a classic introductory textbook for counseling.