Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice: Skills, Strategies, and Techniques

by Rita Sommers-Flanagan, John Sommers-Flanagan

Get to know the origins, development, and key figures of each major counseling theory

This comprehensive text covers all the major theories in counseling and psychotherapy along with an emphasis on how to use these theoretical models in clinical practice. The authors cover the history, key figures, research base, multicultural implications, and practical applications of the following theoretical perspectives: Psychoanalytic, Individual/Adlerian, Existential, Gestalt, Person-Centered, Behavioral, Cognitive-Behavioral, Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, Feminist, Constructive, Family Systems, Multicultural, and Eclectic/Integrative. This text has case examples that bring each theory to life.

The entire book has been updated with the latest research and techniques. Pedagogical features include learner objectives, "Putting It in Practice" boxes, questions for reflection, case examples and treatment planning, and chapter summaries. Every theory is examined from cultural, gender/sexual, and spiritual perspectives. The instructor supplement package includes a Respondus test bank, chapter outlines, supplemental lecture ideas, classroom activities, and PowerPoint slides. Video demonstrations corresponding to every major theory and linked to each chapter's contents. In addition, a WPLS course will be available after publication.

- Expanded video elements closely tied to sections of the text

- New visuals, including graphics, charts, and tables to facilitate student understanding of theories and how they relate to one another

- Increased coverage of multicultural and ethical issues in every chapter

- Cultural, gender, sexuality, and spiritual issues are integrated into every chapter

The Sommers-Flanagan's hands-on, practical approach emphasizes how students and practitioners can apply these theories in real-world practice. Students are empowered to develop theoretically-sound and evidence-based approaches to conducting counseling and psychotherapy.

Genres: Counselling, Psychology

Loose-Leaf

Published April 17, 2018

Reviews

[Kristen]

yes this is one of my textbooks for grad school, yes i am counting it towards my 2021 reading challenge because i spent way too much time reading it this semester for it NOT to count!! 🤠

[Olwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Disclosure: I was invited to help in reviewing one of the chapters in this new edition.

It was wonderful to have this latest edition of the Sommers-Flanagan textbook land on my desk. I can recall, when training to be a counsellor, how much it helped to connect theory, practice and practical examples of the theory and practice in action.

The text is written in the Sommers-Flanagan warm style and easy to read. Highly recommended for students of counselling.

[Kate]

Had to read this for class so it’s counting towards my yearly goal that I’m waaaay behind on. Actually a well written textbook going through the history, main principles, intervention strategies, and vignettes about each of the theories. I appreciate the focus at the end of each chapter about the theory’s multicultural orientation- super important for anything going into counseling yet often left out of traditional curriculum.

[Johnny · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book taught me so much about different psychological schools of thought and approaches to therapy. The feminist therapy section made me roll my eyes so hard they almost popped out.

[Maycee · Rating 3 out of 5]

VERY dense, content is a bit dated and would recommend a textbook with more recent research. Had to read for a class.