Case Approach to Counseling and Psychotherapy (with InfoTrac?) by Gerald Corey

Synopsis

Therapists and theorists apply eleven counseling approaches to the needs of a hypothetical client, and Corey (human services, California State University at Fullerton, emeritus) demonstrates an integrated approach. Each chapter includes a discussion of one theory's basic assumptions, an initial assessment of the client, and an examination of the procedures to be used. Client and therapist dialogues illustrate the therapeutic process, with accompanying explanations. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Annotation

Incl. case approach to psychoanalytic/Adlerian/ existential/Gestalt/reality/behavior/family therapy.

Booknews

The latest edition of a casebook for counseling students in which a central client, Ruth, becomes the focus for applying nine mainstream therapeutic approaches: psychoanalytic, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, behavioral, cognitive- behavioral, reality, and family system therapies. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Biography

Gerald Corey is a Professor Emeritus of Human Services at California State University at Fullerton; a Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology; a licensed psychologist; a National Certified Counselor; a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Counseling Psychology); a Fellow of the American Counseling Association; and a Fellow of the Association for Specialists in Group Work. Dr. Corey teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in group counseling, as well as courses in experiential groups, the theory and practice of counseling, and ethics in counseling. He is the author or co-author of 15 counseling textbooks currently in print as well as numerous journal articles. Along with his wife, Marianne Schneider Corey, Dr. Corey has conducted group counseling training workshops for mental health professionals at many universities in the United States, as well as in Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Germany, Belgium, Scotland, England, and Ireland. They received the Association for Specialists in Group Work's Eminent Career Award in 2001. Dr. Corey earned his doctorate in counseling from the University of Southern California.