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Human Services Counseling Toolbox : Theory, Development, Technique, and Resources Theory, Development, Technique, and Resources

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ISBN-10: 0534359329

ISBN-13: 9780534359324

Edition: 2000

Authors: William Howatt

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This unique book, developed by the author with the help of his students at Nova Scotia Community College, provides an overview of the field of helping, discussion of the field's 12 major theories and corresponding techniques with a special focus on helping readers develop their own counseling style or orientation. After reviewing and applying the content, readers decide what theory or combination of theories and techniques resonate for them.
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Book details

List price: $199.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 7/20/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.518
Language: English

Preface
Introduction
Building Blocks Of A Counseling Orientation
An Introduction to Human Services Counseling
What Is a Human Services Counselor?
Some Definitions of Counseling
Goals of the Human Services Counselor
Limitations of the Human Services Counselor
Aspects of a Counseling Orientation
Social Norms
Target Population
Professional and Personal Ethics
Counseling Orientation
Organization/Agency
Summary
Professional Ethics Checklist
Impact of Counselor Values on Ethics
Ethical and Legal Issues
Sexual Relationships
Nonsexual Dual Relationships
Sexual Harassment
Fees
Professional Associations
Record Keeping
Consultation
Termination of Counseling
Malpractice
A Model for Ethical Decisionmaking
Confidentiality
Limits of Confidentiality
The Duty to Warn and Protect
Maintaining Confidentiality Boundaries
Basic Rights of Clients
Right to Informed Consent
Rights of Minors
Right to Referral
Summary
Checklist on Multiculturalism
Defining Multiculturalism in Counseling
Terms Related to Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism and Human Services
Characteristics of Effective Multicultural Counselors
Summary
Professional Assessment for client Readiness
A Case History
Acknowledgments
Summary
Assessment and Treatment Planning
Goals of Assessment
Pre-Assessment Checklist
Summary
The Human Services Counseling Guide (Clinical Assessment)
Drug, Alcohol, and Gambling Screen (DAGS)
Assessing Addiction
Summary
The DAGS
Developing Your Integrative Counseling Orientation
McGregor X-Y Theory
Directive and Less-Directive Techniques
Your Belief System
Mind Maps
Utilizing Part II of This Book
Putting It All Together
Checklist
Twenty Tips for Getting Started
Acknowledgments
Summary
Foundations in Theory
Person-Centered Therapy: Carl Rogers
History
Main Ideas
Techniques
Summary
Jungian Philosophy: Carl Jung
History
Main Ideas
Universality
Individuality
The Dream
Techniques
Summary
Existential Therapy: An Introduction
History
Main Ideas
Techniques
Summary
Adlerian Psychotherapy: Alfred Adler
History
Main Ideas
Techniques
Summary
Transactional Analysis: Eric Berne
History
Main Ideas
Ego States and Their Development
Early Decisions
Redecision Therapy
Strokes
Berne's Rules of Communication
Games
Techniques
Summary
Gestalt Therapy: Fritz Perls
History
Main Ideas
Awareness
Resistance to Awareness or Contact
Experiments
Techniques
Summary
Neurolinguistic Programming: Richard Bandler and John Grinder
History
Main Ideas
Techniques
Summary
Choice Theory and Reality Therapy: William Glasser
History
Main Ideas
Techniques
Acknowledgments
Summary
Cognitive Therapy: Aaron Beck
History
Main Ideas
Techniques
Reducing Anxiety
Drawing Out Beliefs and Assumptions
Testing Beliefs and Assumptions
Modifying Beliefs and Assumptions
Acknowledgments
Summary
Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy: Albert Ellis
History
Main Ideas
Techniques
Summary
Behavioral Therapy: An Overview
History
Main Ideas
Techniques
Summary
Family Systems Therapy: Virginia Satir and Others
History
Introduction
Human Validation Therapy
Main Ideas
Techniques
Structural Family Therapy
Main Ideas
Techniques
Feminist Family Systems Therapy
Main Ideas
Techniques
Solution-Oriented Therapy
Main Ideas
Techniques
Bowen Approach to Therapy
Main Ideas
Techniques
Summary
First Aid Counseling
Introduction to Crisis Management
Main Ideas
Multicultural Considerations
Ethical Considerations
Techniques
The Triage Assessment System
The Six-Step Model of Crisis Intervention
Acknowledgments
Summary
Eclectic Verbal Intervention
Main Ideas
Techniques
Summary
Eclectic suicide Intervention
Main Ideas
Communication Skills
Symptoms and Risk Factors
Techniques
Summary
Brief Counseling (Non-Crisis)
History
Main Ideas
Techniques
Summary
The Damage of Abuse
Physical Abuse: Main Ideas
Physical Abuse: Definitions
Physical Abuse: Warning Signs
Sexual Abuse: Main Ideas
Sexual Abuse: Definitions
Sexual Abuse: Warning Signs
Emotional Abuse: Main Ideas and Definitions
Emotional Abuse: Effects
Intervention Techniques
Summary
Addictions Counseling
History
Main Ideas
Theoretical Models of Addiction
Jellinek's Alcoholism Model
Other Theories and Models
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
A Paradigm to Address Addictions
Interventions and Techniques for Substance Abuse
Drug Classification
Assessment
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Strategies
Covert or Verbal Aversion Therapy
The Action Counseling Model
Behavioral Contracts
Minnesota Model of Chemical Dependency
Harm Reduction Model
Relapse Prevention
Other Recommended Interventions for Substance Abuse
Interventions for Pathological Gambling
Pre-Gambling
Diagnostic Criteria for Gambling
Gamblers Anonymous
Other Interventions
Summary
grief Counseling
History
Main Ideas
Techniques
Summary
Eating Disorders
History
Main Ideas
Clinical Aspects
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnostic Criteria for Eating Disorders (DSM-IV)
Interventions
Summary
Understanding Stress
History
Main Ideas
Critical Incident Stress (CIS)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Techniques
Summary
Student Samples of Counseling Orientations
Eclectic Counseling Models
Merek Jagielski: Adlerian, Reality, and Cognitive-Behavioral
Case Stromenberg: Cognitive, Rogerian, and Christian
Mark Bishop: Rogerian and Cognitive
Angelia Graves: Reality, Adlerian, and Behavioral
Janet Sears: Rogerian, Adlerian, Jungian, and Cognitive
Index to Toolbox Techniques
Index