Introduction to Counseling Psychology (3rd Edition)

Author: (English) John M.
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: After being thoroughly revised and supplemented, the best-selling textbook "Introduction to Counseling Psychology" provides a detailed introduction to the theory and practice of counseling psychology and psychotherapy. The book presents all core theories in counseling psychology in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, while also offering critical and questioning perspectives on the practice of counseling psychology. The author places each counseling theory in a specific social and historical context, and also introduces many contemporary counseling theories, including narrative therapy, systemic therapy, feminist and multicultural counseling. Several chapters have been added in the third edition to introduce emerging important counseling 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 Psychology" is a classic introductory text for counseling psychology.