- The first theories text to include comprehensive information about evidence-based psychotherapy, THEORIES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELING defines and discusses this key concept in the first and last chapters as well as other chapters when examples are given for treating a psychological disorder with an evidence-based treatment for a specific theory.
- Sharf divides Constructivist and Integrative approaches into two chapters: Chapter 11's constructivist approaches include expansive coverage of solution-focused and narrative therapy. Chapter 16's integrative approaches offer an expanded section on three integrative theories. In addition, full explanations are given for the transtheoretical approach (Prochaska and Norcross) as well as Wachtel's cyclical psychodynamics model.
- Offering the most up-to-date coverage available, Chapter 8 includes the latest information on virtual reality therapy, Chapter 10 offers increased coverage of cognitive schemas and core belief systems, and Chapter 13 provides more emphasis on feminist therapy in different cultures across the world.
- The insightful Student Manual helps students maximize their study time and course success! It includes additional sample cases and multiple choice questions that put students in the role of therapist using the particular therapy under discussion. This hands-on application and practice helps learners more fully understand each theory.
- Reflecting the latest developments from the field, Sharf draws from more than 60 experts in a wide variety of theoretical approaches to psychotherapy and counseling. Each specialist provided suggestions for inclusion of specific content as well as reviews of chapters at various stages of the book's development.
Comprehensive in scope yet succinct in its descriptions and explanations, THEORIES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELING: CONCEPTS AND CASES, 5e equips readers with a solid understanding of the systematic theories of psychotherapy and counseling. The text delivers a thorough explanation of concepts as well as insightful case summaries and therapist-client dialogue that illustrate techniques and treatment in practice. It demonstrates how theories can be applied to individual therapy or counseling for common psychological disorders--such as depression and generalized anxiety disorders--as well as how to apply them to group therapy.