For courses in Counseling Process; Counseling Skills and Techniques; and Practicum and Internship .
This concise, yet thorough, book presents the theoretical origins of each technique and then provides the basic steps or procedures for implementing each technique, followed by common variations of these procedures documented in the literature. To demonstrate real-life applications of how each technique can be used in counseling, case examples are presented. Designed to prepare students to enter their field with sound ideas for applying theory-based techniques to their counseling, it provides hands-on help for working with clients from all backgrounds to create changes in their lives and meet their counseling goals. The book is ideal as either a secondary text in a theories/techniques practicum or internship, or in an advanced or applied skills course.
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Table of Contents:
Brief Table of Contents
Section 1 Techniques Based on Solution-Focused Brief Counseling Approaches
Chapter 1: Scaling
Chapter 2: Exceptions
Chapter 3: Problem-Free Talk
Chapter 4: Miracle Question
Chapter 5: Flagging the Minefield
Section 2 Techniques Based Upon Adlerian or Psychodynamic Approaches
Chapter 6: I-Messages
Chapter 7: Acting As If
Chapter 8: Spitting in the Soup Chapter 9: The Mutual Storytelling
Chapter 10: Paradoxical Intention
Section 3 Techniques Based on Gestalt and Psychodrama Principles
Chapter 11: Empty Chair
Chapter 12: Body Movement and Exaggeration Chapter 13: Role Reversal
Section 4 Techniques Based on Mindfulness Approaches
Chapter 14: Visual/Guided Imagery
Chapter 15: Deep Breathing
Chapter 16: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training (PMRT)
Section 5 Techniques Based on Humanistic-Phenomenological Approaches
Chapter 17: Self-Disclosure
Chapter 18: Challenging/Confrontation Chapter 19: Motivational Interviewing
Chapter 20: Strength Bombardment
Section 6 Techniques Based on Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches
Chapter 21: Self-Talk
Chapter 22: Reframing Chapter 23: Thought Stopping
Chapter 24: Cognitive Restructuring
Chapter 25: Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): The ABCDEF Model and Rational Emotive Imagery
Chapter 26: Bibliotherapy Chapter 27: Journaling
Chapter 28: Systematic Desensitization Chapter 29: Stress Inoculation Training
Section 7 Techniques Based on Social Learning Approaches
Chapter 30: Modeling
Chapter 31: Behavioral Rehearsal
Chapter 32: Role Play
Section 8 Techniques Based on Behavioral Approaches Using Positive Reinforcement
Chapter 33: Premack Principle
Chapter 34: Behavior Chart Chapter 35: Token Economy
Chapter 36: Behavioral Contract
Section 9 Techniques Based on Behavioral Approaches Using Punishment
Chapter 37: Extinction
Chapter 38: Time Out
Chapter 39: Response Cost Chapter 40: Overcorrection
About the Author :
Bradley T. Erford, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC, LPC, LP, LSP, is a Past President of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and a professor in the school counseling program of the Education Specialties Department in the School of Education at Loyola University Maryland. He has authored or edited more than 30 books. His research specialization falls primarily in development and technical analysis of psycho-educational tests and outcomes research and has resulted in the publication of more than 60 refereed journal articles, more than 100 book chapters, and 15 published tests. He has received numerous awards for his scholarship and service to the counseling profession from ACA and the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC), organizations within which he has held numerous leadership positions.
