Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Chapter 1
Introduction and Overview
The author’s perspective:
oNo single model can explain all the facets of human experience.
oEleven approaches are discussed.
The book assumes the following:
oStudents can acquire a counseling style tailored to their own personality.
Where Corey (the author) Stands
He is strongly influenced by the existential approach:
oClients can exercise increasing freedom to create their future.
oThe quality of the client–therapist relationship is key.
He uses a variety of techniques in an integrated fashion:
oThinking and feeling are important dimensions.
He believes the following:
oWho you are as a therapist is critical.
oStudents should experience being a “client.”
oA knowledge of counseling theory and techniques, theories of personality, and supervised
experiences are essential.
Suggestions for Using the Book
Relate readings to your own experiences.
Apply key concepts and techniques to your own personal life.
Develop a personalized style of counseling that reflects your personality.
Read Chapter 15 early on.
Categories of Theories
Psychodynamic approaches
Experiential and relationship-oriented therapies
Cognitive behavioral (or action-oriented) approaches
Systems and postmodern approaches
The Cases of Stan and Gwen
As you read these two cases, reflect on the following questions:
oWhat themes in their lives merit special attention?
oWhat concepts would be useful to you in working with Stan on his problems?
oWhat are the general goals of Stan’s therapy?
oWhat possible techniques and methods would best meet these goals?
oWhat are some characteristics of the relationship between Stand and his therapist?
oHow might the therapist proceed?
oHow might the therapist evaluate the process and treatment outcomes of therapy?
For each of the theory chapters:
View The Case of Stan and Lecturettes on MindTap.
Read the sections that deal with counseling Stan and Gwen from that particular theoretical
approach.
The Therapeutic Relationship
The therapeutic relationship is an important component of effective counseling.
The therapist as a person is a key part of the effectiveness of therapeutic treatments.
Research shows that both the therapy relationship and the therapy used contribute to treatment
outcome.
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