Introduction to Counseling : An Art and Science Perspective
by Nystul, Michael S.Edition: 4th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2010-03-05
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary
Introduction to Counselingprovides an overview of counseling and the helping professions from the perspective of art and science: the science of counseling that generates a knowledge base proven to promote competency and efficacy in the practitioner, and the art of using this knowledge base to build skills that can be applied sensitively to clients in a multicultural society. The Fourth Edition has been organized into three sections: An overview of counseling and the counseling process; developing a personal approach to counseling from a multicultural perspective; and special approaches and settings. The text stays true to its original focus by addressing such topics of multicultural counseling as gender, culture, and sexual orientation, as well as communicating how multiculturalism can be integrated into all aspects of counseling rather than viewed as a separate entity.
Author Biography
Michael S. Nystul received his Ph.D in counseling from Oregon State University in 1974. He has worked as a professor for 30 years and is currently Professor Emeritus from New Mexico State University . Professor Nystul has over 100 publications including two textbooks. He has worked in numerous clinical settings and is currently a psychologist for the Deming, New Mexico School District.
Table of Contents
Part One An Overview of Counseling and the Counseling Process
1 An Overview of Counseling
Welcome to the Field of Counseling
What Is Counseling?
Counseling: Past, Present, and Future
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 1
2 Professional Preparation and Ethical and Legal Issues
Becoming a Professional Counselor
Ethical-Legal Issues
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 2
3 The Counseling Process
The Art and Science of the Counseling Process
The Six Stages of the Counseling Process
Listening Skills
Recent Trends in the Counseling Process
Common Problems for Beginning Counselors
Diversity Issues
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 3
4 Assessment and Diagnosis
The Art and Science of Assessment and Diagnosis
Assessment and Diagnosis
Assessment
Diagnosis
Diversity and Postmodern Issues in Assessment and Diagnosis
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 4
5 Counseling Research and Evaluation
The Art and Science of Research and Evaluation
The Purpose of Research and Evaluation
Overview of the Types of Research
Diversity and Postmodern Issues in Research and Evaluation
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 5
Part Two Developing a Personal Approach to Counseling from a Multicultural Perspective
6 Developing a Personal Approach to Counseling from a Multicultural Perspective
The Art and Science of Developing a Personal Approach to Counseling from a Multicultural Perspective
Developing a Personal Approach to Counseling
An Eight-Stage Model for Developing a Personal Approach
Multicultural Counseling
Potential Challenges in Multicultural Counseling
Suggestions for Incorporating a Multicultural Perspective
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 6
7 The Classic Theories of Freud, Adler, and Jung
The Art and Science of the Classic Theories
An Overview of Freud, Adler, and Jung
Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
Adler’s Individual Psychology
Jung’s Analytic Psychology
The Classic Theories and Their Use in Contemporary Practice
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 7
8 Experiential Theories and Approaches
The Art and Science of Experiential Counseling
Experiential Counseling
Experiential Theories
Person-Centered Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Existential Therapy
Creative Arts Therapy
Research Trends in Experiential Counseling
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 8
9 Cognitive-Behavioral Theories
The Art and Science of Cognitive-Behavioral Counseling
Cognitive-Behavioral Theories
Behavior Therapy
Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Cognitive Therapy
Transactional Analysis (TA)
Reality Therapy
Feminist Therapy
Special Issues in Cognitive-Behavioral Counseling
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 9
Part Three Special Approaches and Settings
10 Marriage and Family Counseling
The Art and Science of Marriage and Family Counseling
Evolution of Marriage and Family Counseling
Professional Issues and Organizations
Theoretical Foundations
Marriage Counseling
Family Counseling
Diversity Issues in Marriage and Family Counseling
Evaluation of Marriage and Family Counseling
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 10
11 Child and Adolescent Counseling
The Art and Science of Child and Adolescent Counseling
Children and Adolescents from a Historical Perspective
Developmental Theories
Treatment Issues
Special Problems of Children and Adolescents
Diversity and Postmodern Issues in Child and Adolescent Counseling
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 11
12 Group Counseling
The Art and Science of Group Counseling
Group Counseling
Group Counseling from a Historical Perspective
Comparison to Individual and Family Counseling
Problem Solving and Group Process
Group Size, Composition, and Duration
Use of Coleaders
Pregroup Screening and Orientation
Stages in Group Counseling
Brief-Solution-Focused Group Counseling
Dealing with Disruptive Group Members
Common Mistakes of Group Leaders
Qualities of Effective Group Leaders
Diversity Issues
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 12
13 Career Counseling
The Art and Science of Career Counseling
Evolution of Career Counseling
Theoretical Foundations
Treatment Issues
Special Issues
Diversity Issues in Career Counseling
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 13
14 School Counseling
The Art and Science of School Counseling
A Comprehensive Developmental Model for School Counseling
Role and Function of School Counselors
Special Skills and Problems
Trends in School Counseling
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 14
15 Mental Health Counseling
The Art and Science of Mental Health Counseling
Professional Issues
The Role and Function of Mental Health Counselors
Categories of Mental Health Services
Strategies for Suicidal Clients
Substance Abuse Counseling
Gerontological Counseling
Trends and Perspectives
Summary
Personal Exploration
My Helping Lab
Web Sites for Chapter 15
References
Name Index
Subject Index
Credits
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