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Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling Concepts and Cases (with InfoTrac)

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ISBN-10: 0534531040

ISBN-13: 9780534531041

Edition: 3rd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Richard S. Sharf

List price: $132.95
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Comprehensive in scope yet succinct in its description and explanation of individual theories, Sharf's book introduces students to the systematic theories. For each major theory presented in the text, basic information about background, personality theory, and theory of psychotherapy provides a way for students to understand the application of the theory. Using case summaries and client-therapist dialogues, Sharf demonstrates how twelve theories can be applied to individual therapy and to common psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and borderline disorders. Sharf shows how each theory can be applied to work with groups. Sharf also describes how each theory can be applied to…    
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Book details

List price: $132.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 5/16/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 736
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.486
Language: English

Richard S. Sharf has been a counseling psychologist at the Center for Counseling and Student Development at the University of Delaware for 37 years, providing counseling to university students. He also was the internship coordinator for the Psychology Doctoral Internship program. In addition, he taught graduate courses in counseling in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. In writing THEORIES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY AND COUNSELING: CONCEPTS AND CASES, he corresponded with over 70 experts on theories of psychotherapy to ensure that the book is accurate and up to date. He is also author of APPLYING CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY TO COUNSELING, 6th Edition (�2014, Cengage Learning).

Introduction
Psychoanalysis
Jungian analysis and therapy
Adlerian therapy
Existential therapy
Person-centered therapy
Gestalt therapy
Behavior therapy
Rational emotive behavior therapy
Cognitive therapy
Reality therapy
Feminist therapy
Family therapy
Other psychotherapies
Constructivist and integrative approaches
Comparison and critique