Título: Counseling Theories and Case Conceptualization: A Practice-Based Approach
Autor: Flynn; Castleberry
Sinopse: One of the aspects of this textbook that I most appreciate is that Dr. Flynn embraces action as a scholar by integrating the most relevant and impactful theoretical practices, tackling developing trends such as telebehavioral health, and challenging us, as readers, to apply complex theoretical constructs from an intersectional, culturally responsive, and social justice paradigm. This is not a reimagining of the traditional counseling theories textbooks from 10 years ago but rather an act of evolution and engagement captured in the immediate assertion of social justice–oriented theories.
Nicole R. Hill
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor, Counselor Education
Shippensburg University
Helps future counselors apply key theoretical constructs to real-world scenarios through session transcripts and detailed case conceptualizations
For students enrolled in master’s and advanced doctoral programs, this groundbreaking textbook blends theoretical insight and practical application. Woven throughout is a focus on the multiple levels of diversity, intersectionality, and identity that individuals embody and the skills and interventions necessary to produce positive outcomes. The book is distinguished by the inclusion of Voices from the Field, digital video interviews with 12 expert practitioners of leading theories. These practitioners, representing different contextual backgrounds and intersectional identities, share their perspectives and experiences on how to best use a particular theory to help marginalized communities who have experienced discrimination.
All theory-based chapters provide readers with case conceptualizations, session transcripts, and videos of Voices from the Field. Additionally, all chapters include learning objectives, chapter summaries, and student activities. Within each chapter, students will learn theory-aligned assessment instruments that resonate with clients’ needs and acquire proficiency in an eclectic array of techniques derived from both classic and contemporary counseling theories. The book innovatively applies techniques and skills to pressing issues, such as racism, discrimination, and inequity, through adept application of theory to empower healing and transformation. Instructors will also have access to a full suite of ancillaries, including an Instructor Manual, Test Bank, and chapter PowerPoints. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.
Key Features: Mapped to the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) 2016 and 2024 standards Examines nuances of 36 counseling theories, new and emerging counseling theories, and describes 24 theoretically congruent assessment instruments Includes 12 digitally recorded Voices from the Field interviews that showcase first-person accounts from diverse clinicians working with marginalized communities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ clientele, and other underrepresented populations Contains detailed information about the profession’s unique theoretical history, leaders, legacies, waves of philosophical and political change, and practice-based skills Incorporates information needed to fully understand how counseling theories make meaning of mental health issues, human development, and client and counselor therapeutic roles Chapters include an examination of the findings of contemporary theory-based research Demonstrates the use of theoretical and atheoretical case conceptualization and skills using the same reoccurring case Provides session transcripts for each theoretical chapter demonstrating in-depth examples of theory-based skills
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “Counseling Theories and Case Conceptualization: A Practice-Based Approach”, de Flynn; Castleberry, publicado pela editora Springer Publishing Company, em 2023 e com 458 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Springer Publishing Company
Páginas: 458
Ano: 2023
Edição: 1
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 0826182917
ISBN13: 9780826182913
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Springer Publishing Company apresentam um perfil editorial que combina abordagens clínicas e narrativas históricas, frequentemente com foco em saúde, psicologia e práticas terapêuticas. A experiência de leitura varia entre textos técnicos, como guias práticos para enfermagem e psicoterapia, e narrativas ambientadas em contextos de guerra, que exploram conflitos humanos e desafios pessoais. O tom dos textos pode ser didático e detalhado, especialmente em obras que atualizam protocolos clínicos ou revisam diagnósticos, enquanto outras obras adotam um ritmo mais envolvente e até emocional, como nos relatos de enfermagem durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial. O catálogo sugere uma atenção especial a temas de saúde mental, intervenção terapêutica e cuidados especializados, com obras que vão desde manuais rápidos para profissionais até análises aprofundadas de transtornos e estratégias de tratamento.
