1. Effective Ingredients of Counseling and Psychotherapy
What Do You Bring to Therapy?
Common Factors in Psychotherapy and Counseling
Three Shared Components
Contributions to a Good Outcome
The Common Factors Versus Empirically Supported Therapies Debate
2. Theory and Case Analysis
Beyond Trial and Error
How Theory Connects with Case Conceptualization
Kelly's Theory of Personal Constructs
Seven Practical Aids for Case Conceptualization
Diagnosis, the DSM-IV-TR, and Theory
Observation and Inference in Case Analysis
3. Ethics in Psychotherapy, Counseling, and Research
Codes of Ethics
How Professionals Know Their Ethical Responsibilities
Five General Principles for Ethical Practice
Profile of an Ethicist: Ken Pope
Ethics in Daily Practice
Ethical Dilemmas: Safeguarding Your Decisions Step by Step
Culturally Sensitive Counseling
4. Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic Approaches
A Selection from Sigmund Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams
An Introduction to Psychodynamic Thought
Other Common Themes in Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic Theories
Profile of a Theorist: Sigmund Freud
Essential Concepts of Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic Theories
Jungian Psychology
The Therapeutic Process
Customary Techniques
Uses of Psychodynamic Approaches
Case Conceptualization: An Example
Critiques of Psychodynamic Approaches
5. Adlerian Psychology
A Selection from Alfred Adler's Understanding Human Nature
Profile of a Theorist: Alfred Adler
Essential Concepts in Adlerian Approaches
The Therapeutic Process
Basic Mistakes
Features of Adlerian Therapy
Customary Techniques
Uses of Adlerian Therapy
Case Conceptualization: An Example
Critiques of Adlerian Psychology
6. Humanistic Approaches and Their Existentialist Roots
A Selection from Carl Rogers's On Becoming a Person
Profile of a Theorist: Carl Rogers
The Humanistic Approach
An Introduction to Existentialist Thought
Profile of a Theorist: Rollo May
Essential Concepts in Existentialist and Humanist Psychology
The Therapeutic Process
Customary Techniques of Existential and Humanistic Therapy
Uses of Existential/Humanistic Therapy
Case Conceptualization: An Example
Critiques of Existential and Humanistic Approaches
7. Gestalt Therapy
A Selection from Fritz Perls's The Gestalt Approach
An Introduction to Gestalt Therapy
Essential Concepts in Gestalt Therapy
The Therapeutic Process
Profile of a Theorist: Fritz Perls
Techniques of Gestalt Therapy
Uses of Gestalt Therapy
Case Conceptualizations: Two Examples
Critiques of Gestalt Therapy
8. Behavioral Therapies
A Selection from B.F. Skinner's "How to Discover What You Have to Say--A Talk to Students"
An Introduction to Behavioral Therapy
Essential Concepts in Behavioral Therapy
Profile of a Theorist: B.F. Skinner
The Therapeutic Process
Customary Techniques and Uses of Behavior Therapy
Case Conceptualization: An Example
Critiques of Behavior Therapy
9. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies
A Selection from Aaron Beck's Love Is Never Enough
Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioral Theory
Essential Concepts
The Therapeutic Process
Varieties of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatments and Their Uses
Profile of a Theorist:Albert Ellis
Case Conceptualization: An Example
Critiques of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies
10. Systemic Approaches: Family Therapy
A Selection from Cloe Madanes's "Stories of Psychotherapy"
Introduction to Family Systems Theory
Profile of a Theorist: Murray Bowen
Essential Concepts
The Process of Family Therapy
Customary Techniques of Family Therapy
Uses for Family Therapy
Case Conceptualization: An Example
Critiques of Family Systems Counseling
11. Systemic Approaches: Culture and Gender Bases
A Selection from Carol Tavris's The Mismeasure of Woman
Introduction to Culture- and Gender-Based Approaches
Why Do Group Differences Matter?
Do Differences Imply Different Pictures of Psychological Health and Illness?
Inconsistencies in Clinical Judgment
Essential Concepts: Psychological Effects of Culture and Gender
Profile of a Theorist: Melba Vasquez
The Process of Therapy
Customary Techniques of Therapy
Uses for Gendered and Cultural Approaches
Case Conceptualization: An Example
Critiques of Gendered and Cultural Approaches
12. Transpersonal Development
A Selection from Mark Epstein's Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart
Introduction to Transpersonal Approaches
Essential Concepts of Transpersonal Approaches
The Process of Therapy
Customary Techniques of Transpersonal Therapy
Profile of a Theorist: Timothy Leary
Uses for Transpersonal Techniques
Case Conceptualization: An Example
Critiques of Transpersonal Approaches
13. Integrative Innovation: The Example of Cognitive-Interpersonal Psychotherapy
A Selection from Harry Stack Sullivan's The Interpersonal Theory of Psychiatry
Introduction to Integrative Approaches
The Shift Toward Integration
Cognitive-Interpersonal Therapy as an Integrative Approach
Essential Concepts of Cognitive-Interpersonal Counseling
Profile of a Theorist: Eric Berne
The Process of Cognitive-Interpersonal Therapy
Customary Techniques of Cognitive-Interpersonal Therapy
Uses for Cognitive-Interpersonal Techniques
Case Conceptualization: An Example
Critiques of Integrative Innovations
Discovering Other Integrative Possibilities
Comprehensive Review: Creating a Theories Chart
Questions to Ask Yourself
Case Conceptualization: Technical Eclecticism Practice
Theory, Research, and Your Future
