Psychological counseling theory and methods

Author: Tao Huifeng, Li Jianping, Lei Wuming
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: The first half of this book introduces the basic concepts, service methods, general process, and fundamental principles of psychological counseling, as well as commonly used psychological testing and diagnostic methods in counseling. It emphasizes the main techniques in counseling sessions, such as listening, questioning, follow-up questions, repetition and summarizing, confrontation, clarification, content reflection, emotional reflection, interpretation, potential stimulation, guidance, self-disclosure, influential summarization or conclusion, eye contact and body language, and structuring. The second half elaborates on the theories and counseling principles of different psychological schools, such as psychoanalytic psychology, behaviorism, humanistic psychology, and cognitive psychology, and derives corresponding counseling methods. It is both highly theoretical and logical, as well as highly operational. This book is suitable for learners, practitioners, and enthusiasts of psychological counseling.