Counseling and psychotherapy Book

Unique in both format and content, this book is composed of 22 authors selected for their expertise in various theories who provide current, state-of-art information about theories of counseling and psychotherapy. Provides a collection of conceptual frameworks for understanding the parameters of the helping relationship. These parameters can include models for viewing personality development; explaining past behavior; predicting future behavior; understanding the current behavior of the client; diagnosing and treatment planning; assessing client motivations, needs, and unresolved issues; and identifying strategies and interventions of assistance to the client. For students who are beginning their study of individual counseling and psychotherapy.