Introduction to Counseling Psychology

Author: Yu Lüwen
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Publish Date: 2000-07-01
Features: This book is divided into three main parts. The first part is an introduction, which primarily discusses the definition of psychological counseling, the history of its development, and the knowledge, skills, and qualities that a qualified counselor should possess. The second part covers the theory and application of psychological counseling, elaborating on nine major theoretical schools from five aspects: the understanding of human nature, the role of the counselor, counseling goals, counseling techniques, and evaluation. It also discusses the techniques and skills used in the establishment, development, and termination of the counseling relationship, as well as the practical application of psychological counseling in fields such as school counseling, group counseling, and career counseling. The third part focuses on evaluation, research, and testing in psychological counseling, covering the role of research and evaluation, the function of psychological tests in counseling research and practice, and introducing several new psychological test scales suitable for counseling needs. This book comprehensively and systematically introduces the theory, techniques, and practical applications of psychological counseling, providing a relatively complete reflection of the overall development of contemporary counseling theory. The content is detailed, up-to-date, and well-written, offering valuable guidance for counseling practice. It is suitable for readers such as psychological counselors, school teachers, ideological and political workers, moral education workers, social workers, and college students who wish to understand, learn, or engage in psychological counseling work.