Theories of counseling and psychotherapy: an integrative approach

This book covers an extensive array of theories including all the mainstream theories as well as contemporary approaches. It offers an integrative framework with which to assess the various theories, comparing and contrasting them and showing strengths and weaknesses. Self-reflection exercises feature throughout . Contents include: psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theories; Adlerian psychotherapy; behaviour therapy; cognitive approaches to psychotherapy; reality/choice therapy; existential therapy; person-centred therapy - Carl Rogers; gestalt therapy - Fritz Perls; multicultural psychotherapy theories; transcultural psychotherapy - bridges to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East; feminist therapy and lesbian and gay therapy; solution-focused therapy; narrative therapy; integrative spiritual / religious issues during psychotherapy; strengths-based therapy; family therapy approaches; comparing and contrasting the theories of psychotherapy.