New Publication a Provocative and Contemporary Exploration of Counseling Theories

DUBLIN, Ireland--(Business Wire)--Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80187) has announced the
addition of Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy:
Evidence-Based Practices for a Diverse Society to their offering.

The drive toward evidence-based practices --- and the related
debate among practitioners --- has translated into a time of
significant change in the fields of counseling, psychotherapy, and
social work --- with an evolution underway that is significantly
shifting the practice of counseling and psychotherapy.

Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy: Evidence-Based
Practices for a Diverse Society provides an overview of the most
prevalent theories of counseling within the context of a scientific
model that is both practical and up-to-date. Employing a
scientist-practitioner model, with an emphasis on connecting theory
with empirically supported therapies, and a strong diversity and
contextual perspective, this text prepares readers with a solid sense
of how the various therapeutic approaches differ --- and how each can
be applied in clinical practice.

Authors David Sue and Diane Sue provide readers with the best
practice strategies for working effectively with clients using an
approach that recognizes and utilizes each client's unique strengths,
values, belief systems, and environment to effect positive change.

Highlights include:

-Unique conceptual framework recognizing individual diversity and
the need to consider individual variables when applying specific
theoretical models and counseling strategies

-Integrates theory with intervention and discusses research
findings, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice guidelines

-Covers special topics not covered in other texts, including
crisis, suicide, violence assessment, and psychopharmacology

-Combines theory and research with hands-on therapeutic skills
training, covering intake interviews, assessment, diagnosis, and
treatment

-Filled with numerous case studies, self-assessment and critical
thinking examples, this thought-provoking text skillfully equips
students and practitioners with the tools to feel confident in the use
of empirically supported techniques in the practice of counseling and
psychotherapy.

Author Info:

DAVID SUE, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and an associate at
the Center for Cross-Cultural Research at Western Washington
University in Bellingham, Washington.

DIANE M. SUE, PhD, has twenty-eight years of experience in the
fields of school counseling and school psychology and is a Nationally
Certified School Psychologist.

1. Science and Diversity in Psychotherapy: Important Perspectives.

2. Evidence-Based Practice in Psychotherapy: Techniques and
Relationships.

3. Therapist-Client Relationship Skills.

4. Contextual and Collaborative Assessment.

5. Diagnosis and Conceptualization.

6. Psychodynamic Theory and Techniques.

7. Interpersonal Therapy.

8. Core Conflictual Relationship Theme Therapy.

9. Humanistic Theories and Techniques.

10. Motivational Enhancement Therapy.

11. Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Techniques.

12. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Depression.

13. Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

14. Multicultural Counseling Theory.

15. Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Counseling and
Psychotherapy.

16. Assessment and Intervention in Emergency Situations.

17. Understanding Psychopharmacology.

18. Medications Used with Psychological Disorders.

Appendix A. Issues Related to Specific Populations.

Appendix B. Psychotropic Medications

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