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Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Develop your own counseling style using Corey's bestselling THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY. You will see the major theories of counseling (psychoanalytic, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, reality, behavior, cognitive-behavior, family systems, feminist and, and postmodern approaches) as they are used in practice through a case study focused on one client, "Stan." The case of "Stan" appears in each chapter so you can see how the theory presented in that chapter informs therapeutic decision-making. "At a Glance" charts pinpoint the major differences between theories in areas such as multicultural focus, basic philosophies, and limitations.
544 pages, Hardcover
Published January 15, 2008
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January 5, 2018
بیست و چهار ساعت از نفس هاتون، خودتون رو زیرنظر بگیرید. خودتون رو ببینید. حواستون به نگاهتون و رفتارتون باشه.
و بعد به این سوال ها جواب بدید؛
چقدر به اطرافیانتون توجه نامشروط داشتید؟
چقدر بهشون توجه کردید، بدون اینکه کاری براتون انجام داده باشن؟
چقدر لبخند زدید به کسی که همیشه کنارتونه، بدون اینکه اون خوشحالتون کرده باشه؟
چقدر اطرافیانتون رو پذیرفتید، بدون اینکه قضاوتشون کنید؟
و چقدر بهشون نشون دادید "همینطوری که هستی دوستت دارم" ؟
و سوال آخر اینکه؛ همدلی کردن، گذاشتنِ خودمون جای طرف مقابل، و درک کردن رو چقدر بلدیم؟
و نکته ی مهم تر، یادمون هست که خیلی اوقات درک کردن به تنهایی کافی نیست، و باید این درک رو با رفتارمون و با گفتارمون نشون بدیم؟
پی نوشت: برگرفته از روانشناسی انسان گرا؛ و سه ویژگی که به گفته ی راجرز باعث ایجاد یه جو تقویت کننده برای رشد مثبت افراد میشه: 1. صداقت 2. توجه مثبت نامشروط 3. درک توأم با همدلی
چقدر خوب میشد که اگه این سه معیار، میون زندگی هامون جریان داشت...
دی نود و شش
و بعد به این سوال ها جواب بدید؛
چقدر به اطرافیانتون توجه نامشروط داشتید؟
چقدر بهشون توجه کردید، بدون اینکه کاری براتون انجام داده باشن؟
چقدر لبخند زدید به کسی که همیشه کنارتونه، بدون اینکه اون خوشحالتون کرده باشه؟
چقدر اطرافیانتون رو پذیرفتید، بدون اینکه قضاوتشون کنید؟
و چقدر بهشون نشون دادید "همینطوری که هستی دوستت دارم" ؟
و سوال آخر اینکه؛ همدلی کردن، گذاشتنِ خودمون جای طرف مقابل، و درک کردن رو چقدر بلدیم؟
و نکته ی مهم تر، یادمون هست که خیلی اوقات درک کردن به تنهایی کافی نیست، و باید این درک رو با رفتارمون و با گفتارمون نشون بدیم؟
پی نوشت: برگرفته از روانشناسی انسان گرا؛ و سه ویژگی که به گفته ی راجرز باعث ایجاد یه جو تقویت کننده برای رشد مثبت افراد میشه: 1. صداقت 2. توجه مثبت نامشروط 3. درک توأم با همدلی
چقدر خوب میشد که اگه این سه معیار، میون زندگی هامون جریان داشت...
دی نود و شش
May 30, 2024
کتاب نظریه� و کاربست مشاوره و رواندرمانی� یکی از تجربه‌ها� خوب من به عنوان یک دانشجو بود. شاید انتخاب خوبم این بود که پیش از واحد درسی اصلی و با آرامش و فراغ بال شروع کنم به خواندن این کتاب.
البته باید دقت داشته باشیم که ما هنگام خواندن چنین کتاب‌های� در حال خواندن فهم جرالد کری از نظریات هستیم! این مطلب برای شولتز، فیست و... هم قابل تعمیم هست. پس برای عمیق شدن در نظریه‌ه� لاجرم باید به منابع اصلی مراجعه کنیم.
البته باید دقت داشته باشیم که ما هنگام خواندن چنین کتاب‌های� در حال خواندن فهم جرالد کری از نظریات هستیم! این مطلب برای شولتز، فیست و... هم قابل تعمیم هست. پس برای عمیق شدن در نظریه‌ه� لاجرم باید به منابع اصلی مراجعه کنیم.
September 6, 2014
I think that Corey is a very inappropriate author for textbooks. Rather than presenting theoretical concepts in an objective manner and allowing students to draw their own conclusions, Corey injects his own biases, in many cases using the words I value, I question, from my perspective, etc. His ,opinions, questions and values have no place in a textbook.
April 18, 2012
It was a decent textbook, but way, way too much emphasis on the author's personal philosophy of counseling. This might not have bothered me much, except that he seems to really heavily favor psychoanalysis and dream analysis, which don't have a lot of empirical evidence supporting them. Too much woo-woo in this book for my tastes, so to speak.
December 26, 2018
اریکسون: افراد مشکلات ندارند،بلکه راه حل هایی دارند که کارساز نبوده اند.
September 15, 2015
My 77 year old professior forces us to read Gladdings text. When I voiced my concern for the theories section of my exit exam another professor let me borrow this book. Corey writes clearly in a language that is easily understandable. He organizes the theories all in the same format, and written in the same way it's easy to compare and contrast. It's visually appealing to look at and doesn't burn the eyes when reading. I just really hate Gladding. I wish I knew about Corey during my whole grad school experience it would have made things a lot easier on me. I could care less if he puts his own personal opinion in the books. Take it with a grain of salt, our professors do the same thing during lectures.
October 23, 2008
I normally hate text books, but this one is one I actually enjoyed reading. It is also one of the initial books that made me interested in counseling. it is a MUST READ.
January 8, 2019
خوندن این کتاب در قالب کتاب درسی خالی از لطف نبود اما اگر زمان مطرح نباشه و با آرامش خونده بشه خوندنش لذت بخش تره.
کلا۱۶فصل هست و در مورد رویکردی هایی چون روانکاوی،درمان آدلری،درمان وجودی،درمان فردمدار،درمان گشتالتی، رفتار درمانی، درمان شناختی-رفتاری،واقعیت درمانی،درمان فمینیستی،رویکردهای پست مدرن ودرمان سیستم خانواده صحبت کرده.
“ا� دیدگاه نیچه کسی که چرایی برای زندگی دارد تقریباً هر چگونه ای را تحمل میکند. �
این جمله در فصل درمان وجودی نوشته شده بود.
کلا۱۶فصل هست و در مورد رویکردی هایی چون روانکاوی،درمان آدلری،درمان وجودی،درمان فردمدار،درمان گشتالتی، رفتار درمانی، درمان شناختی-رفتاری،واقعیت درمانی،درمان فمینیستی،رویکردهای پست مدرن ودرمان سیستم خانواده صحبت کرده.
“ا� دیدگاه نیچه کسی که چرایی برای زندگی دارد تقریباً هر چگونه ای را تحمل میکند. �
این جمله در فصل درمان وجودی نوشته شده بود.
June 5, 2020
I think as a uni student and as an avid reader this is a book everyone should read.
I was rather inspiring too. So optimistic, and transports the willing to live to the reader.
Read it and u should see.
I was rather inspiring too. So optimistic, and transports the willing to live to the reader.
Read it and u should see.
November 22, 2018
I picked up this textbook at a library sale just to learn a bit more about where counseling and psychotherapy evolved after Freud. It was actually a fascinating read and even though I wasn't in a class or considering a career in it, I read the whole thing. I liked the summaries of each aspect of therapy laid out in the same way, and the examples of the case study approached differently from each method. I also liked the end where the author suggests a multifaceted approach, pulling appropriate parts of different methods to most benefit the patient. The author does freely share his opinions, which is a little unusual for a text book, but I felt like I had a private audience with an experienced professor and he was trying to pass his wisdom on to me.
November 28, 2023
God awful takes, outdated language, confusing organization of the chapters, and horribly boring. Even considering this is intended to be a purely theoretical book, it’s butchered by the author’s opinions. Had to read it for a class.
October 28, 2024
نظریه‌ها� مشاوره و رواندرمانی، جرالد کری، ترجمه یحیی سیدمحمدی، انتشارات روان.
سالادی از مفاهیم، توضیحات بعضی از رویکردها خوب( مثل درمان‌ها� پست‌مدر� و شناختی رفتاری) اما مثل همیشه در توضیح روانکاوی افتضاح.
سالادی از مفاهیم، توضیحات بعضی از رویکردها خوب( مثل درمان‌ها� پست‌مدر� و شناختی رفتاری) اما مثل همیشه در توضیح روانکاوی افتضاح.
October 12, 2022
First textbook down
June 25, 2018
Good intro to theories of counselling. Could have been shorter and without the bias of the author. However if you look at it as foundational reading then you won't be too disappointed because you can still learn a lot about the theories.
November 25, 2019
Excellent book
Perfect introduction for counseling practice. Corey impart his knowledge and experience in a integrative perspective that guide the reader through the basics of counseling and psychology.
Perfect introduction for counseling practice. Corey impart his knowledge and experience in a integrative perspective that guide the reader through the basics of counseling and psychology.
December 4, 2024
A comprehensive exploration of various psychotherapy theories and techniques. Definitely more relevant to professionals on the clinical side, but super interesting nonetheless, and the author touches on applications to school counseling for each theory.
December 11, 2024
Yes i’m adding my textbook.
April 21, 2023
Easy and engaging to read. I can ignore the fact that the author insert himself on some parts but I think that's the essence of therapy (or at least the majority of it), you cannot completely distance yourself from the therapy itself.
It ignited my love for psychotherapy and psychology in general. That's. Why. I'm. Studying. This. Field. 🧡🧡
It ignited my love for psychotherapy and psychology in general. That's. Why. I'm. Studying. This. Field. 🧡🧡
November 28, 2021
I don't generally like textbooks, but I was actually a little sad to finish this one today. What a wonderful look into the theories of counseling! I genuinely enjoyed getting acquainted with these theories and the people behind them.
Corey also writes with a level of kindness and optimism that I haven't seen in a textbook yet. So often, he encourages the reader to be mindful of the diverse challenges clients face and remain empathetic to their pain, even if you don't always agree with them. The focus on counseling clients from different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds was greatly appreciated, too. I loved how Corey managed to not exclude anyone while encouraging therapists to be mindful of the different ways different people move about the world.
Some have argued that the injection of his personal beliefs was inappropriate, but I disagree. In the concluding chapter, he writes that he hopes the reader will take these theories and tailor them into their own personal practice. Throughout the text, he models this by sharing his opinions, which are clearly preceded with words such as "I believe" or "I value." The reader is free to form their own opinions, and he makes this clear.
Corey also writes with a level of kindness and optimism that I haven't seen in a textbook yet. So often, he encourages the reader to be mindful of the diverse challenges clients face and remain empathetic to their pain, even if you don't always agree with them. The focus on counseling clients from different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds was greatly appreciated, too. I loved how Corey managed to not exclude anyone while encouraging therapists to be mindful of the different ways different people move about the world.
Some have argued that the injection of his personal beliefs was inappropriate, but I disagree. In the concluding chapter, he writes that he hopes the reader will take these theories and tailor them into their own personal practice. Throughout the text, he models this by sharing his opinions, which are clearly preceded with words such as "I believe" or "I value." The reader is free to form their own opinions, and he makes this clear.
July 18, 2023
Great insight into secular counseling
I have rated this book 4 stars not because the content was great, but because the insight gained into the secular humanistic mindset of counseling is very useful for a shepherd of God’s household. This book has been useful in giving insights as to how the natural man chooses to completely distort the causes of much mental distress many people encounter in this fallen world. Therefore, I will be all the more alert to the schemes that are known to me as the doctrines of demons, that is that which is antithetical to God’s word and the doctrines taught within it.
I have rated this book 4 stars not because the content was great, but because the insight gained into the secular humanistic mindset of counseling is very useful for a shepherd of God’s household. This book has been useful in giving insights as to how the natural man chooses to completely distort the causes of much mental distress many people encounter in this fallen world. Therefore, I will be all the more alert to the schemes that are known to me as the doctrines of demons, that is that which is antithetical to God’s word and the doctrines taught within it.
March 2, 2021
I actually genuinely enjoyed reading this text. Applying each theory to two case studies helped me to understand practical application of some otherwise vague concepts. Although I can see why it could be divisive, I liked that Corey often offered his views and opinions to give an experienced perspective.
December 6, 2012
This has to have been one of my favorite text books to read. It was informative, conversational, and really made it easy to learn the various approaches to therapy. This is a GREAT starting point in developing my own personal brand of therapy. I'm really glad to have read this for class.
December 30, 2013
I loved this book. It clearly explains the major theories of counseling and illustrates each with an ongoing case study. There are also dvd's available to watch some of the techniques of the theories acted out. A good foundation to counseling professions.
November 6, 2015
Studying for MFT licensure exam.
Will review ASAIP (as soon as I pass)
Will review ASAIP (as soon as I pass)
January 13, 2020
بهتر از پروچاسکا و کلادینگ، اما با ترجمه‌ا� ضعیف‌ت�!
January 23, 2025
Gradually came to see Corey as an unreliable narrator, full of contradictions. In a section about Alderian therapy, he gives an example of a "mistaken belief": a man believes that no one will ever care about him. Two pages later, in a totally different context, he points out that many clients have never been in a caring relationship until entering therapy. Which is it? Is it a mistake to expect people not to care, or is it generally true that people do not and have not cared?
That's just one little example. I was also really thrown by the emphasis on free will in the existential section. I've read existentialists, including Yallom, but never have I encountered this obsession with free will and personal choice. Anyone with a scientific mind will tell you that the universe IS deterministic--we just pretend it's not in order to live out our fantasies.
It seems irresponsible to me to train people in Freudian psychoanalysis in the year 2025 (or 2013, as was the year of publication of my edition). Freud was Just Some Guy who made up a lot of deeply suspect bullshit based on his own feelings and thoughts. The idea that being analyzed, scrutinized, and then "constructively"criticized on the basis of that scrutiny, is functional as a form of healing...? No. How do people still subscribe to this?
It was interesting to read the chapter on Reality Therapy, since I didn't know anything about it. However I found it frustrating that Corey criticized the approach through a more Freudian position, obsessed with dreams and transference.
The writing about feminist theory had an awkwardness to it. I would guess that the author is male.
I read from the beginning of the book through Chapter 7, then Chapters 11 and 12. Notating in case I want to go back and read the rest.
Do I feel like I could actually use the approaches I read about to actually therapize someone? Mmm...I think experience would be a better preparation than reading this book.
May 28, 2017
offers a tremendous survey of the diverse practices and concepts utilized in contemporary counseling. Through this process of discovery, an individual is able to understand the overview of the various theories and techniques that can funnel them towards a personal style of counseling.
The text is able to plainly expound upon the divergent approaches to psychotherapy and counseling in a straightforward method. This approach further enables a novice to easily use the material presented in practical applications.
Each therapeutic approach is presented with:
An introduction.
Review of the key concepts; and of particular interest, the Theory’s view of human nature.
The procedures, techniques, and applications embraced by the Theory.
The Theory’s strengths and weaknesses from a multi-cultural perspective.
An application of the therapy advocated by the Theory to a case study.
A summary and evaluation of using the particular Theory.
Suggested Readings and References to research on the Theory.
I found the content and structure of the book to be extremely beneficial in helping formulate a style of counseling consistent with my strengths and that focuses on the type of services provided by a specific counseling provider.
I am indebted to the suggested readings and references that allow the reader to research the Theory’s and also, obtain information through the various Society’s and Institutes that provide information and training.
I will keep this book as a strong reference in the practice of counseling.
December 16, 2022
Book #38 for 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
100% will include books I finished for school.. some of our texts we don’t end up reading the entire book, but this one I did complete.
This is a book that takes an in-depth look at several, (11 if I remember correctly) counseling theories.
I’m on my last week of this class, sort of� and have loved learning this material.
The chapters were really long� so that’s why I only gave 4 stars. I obviously only recommend this one if you’re studying to be or are already a counselor.
I liked learning about the different founders of the theories, especially the weirdos like Freud. 😂
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
100% will include books I finished for school.. some of our texts we don’t end up reading the entire book, but this one I did complete.
This is a book that takes an in-depth look at several, (11 if I remember correctly) counseling theories.
I’m on my last week of this class, sort of� and have loved learning this material.
The chapters were really long� so that’s why I only gave 4 stars. I obviously only recommend this one if you’re studying to be or are already a counselor.
I liked learning about the different founders of the theories, especially the weirdos like Freud. 😂
May 30, 2023
A good overview to 11 approaches to psychotherapy, with one chapter devoted to each. I appreciated the chapter on feminist therapy, which was valuable and sensitively written. The last chapter is a great summary.
This book loses stars due to the case of Gwen being far better written than the case of Stan - the former is illustrative and engaging, while the case of Stan sections are often dull and impractical. The author is also clearly biased towards some approaches which does not have a place in a textbook. The length of each chapter is also inconsistent - some contain a lot more material than others. There is a decent amount of repetition within and between chapters.
This book loses stars due to the case of Gwen being far better written than the case of Stan - the former is illustrative and engaging, while the case of Stan sections are often dull and impractical. The author is also clearly biased towards some approaches which does not have a place in a textbook. The length of each chapter is also inconsistent - some contain a lot more material than others. There is a decent amount of repetition within and between chapters.
December 3, 2019
This text has many valuable lessons throughout the entire book. So, the way he wrote this book is to be collaborative with the character Stan and the accompanying DVD. The two should be used together in conjunction to get a better view of how Gerry applies the theories in different areas for Stans's goals. As a student of opportunity, this may not be the only book I use to help educators in the practice of counseling but one that has been the guild throughout my course studies. If it is not a part of your study I would recommend this a good read.
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