Theory And Practice Of Counseling And Psychotherapy Hardcover – Abridged, 1 January 2012

I ordered this book for the Theories and Methods of Counseling course last semester. I was of course dreading the intense reading load that my Professor had in store for us, but I was surprised at how concise and organized this text is. Every chapter is broken down in relatively the same manner, and I loved how it broke down each major theory (such as humanistic, behavioral, psychoanalytic, etc.) into sub-divisions and founders/co-founders. As embarrassing as it is to admit that up until last semester, I kind of BS-ed knowing theories and the people involved with those theories, this text really helped me remember who did what, who founded what, who contributed to this and that. I would definitely recommend this text to anyone who needs a more structured, laid out format when it comes to this kind of material.The book did NOT come with the CD, but I believe on one of the first pages there is a website to go to that has the information to view the CD online. Luckily my professor let it slide when he realized 99% of the class did not get the CD.

The book is written in understandable language, and is an easy read. It was reccomended reading for the next course that I have enrolled on so with reading up beforehand I feel confident that I will be refering back to it on a regular basis.

A very readable and comprehensive introduction to theory and practice. Format is very helpful as is the example of how the fictional client "Stan " would be helped by the different schools .

I bought this book for a theories class I am taking for a master of science counseling program. I wasn't sure how I would find this book but am glad that I purchased it. I found it to be an easy read but one that thoroughly explains the different counseling theories also touching on multicultural aspects. The book explains the theories enough so that the reader understands them in practice and application. This is one book I want to keep in my home library collection to refer back from time to time. I highly recommend this book for any beginning counseling student.

Although the packaging was totally inadequate (posted from India) & the book was covered in non-removable stickers, it was delivered quickly & I was refunded 30% for damage to book. The book itself comprehensively covers current counselling theories & practices, with focus on multi-cultural perspectives and is a brilliant introduction to various theories & techniques, enabling a fuller understanding of key concepts, therapeutic process, application & limitations .I wish I had had this book during my training.