Case Approach to Counseling and Psychotherapy (with InfoTrac ) (Paperback)

by Gerald Corey (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"…the book is reader friendly, thorough, and interesting. Also, I would stress the adequate presentation of the theories and the approaches that are taken by different therapists using the same model an on-going case, and the presenting of an integrative approach with an accompanying video. Actually, I cannot find any weaknesses… I am quite pleased with his writings."



"I like the fact that one case is used throughout the text with the major theories. It demonstrates how some theories are more appropriate than others when dealing with a client’s issues…. Therefore, by this thorough presentation of the theories, the reader learns the theories, and gets a better understanding of how to choose theories and techniques and also what each theory might reveal about the client."

Product Description
Designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, this text presents vivid examples of how the major counseling approaches (psychoanalytic, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, reality, behavior, cognitive-behavior, family systems, feminist and, NEW to this edition, post-modern approaches) work with a single client, Ruth. By applying each theory to a single client, Dr. Corey illustrates each therapeutic approach in action and helps clear up misconceptions students might have about how a therapy actually works. Guest commentators (each a well-known and highly recognized practitioner) discuss Ruth's case based on their perspectives. In some cases, Dr. Corey was able to enlist the founder of a particular therapy such as William Glasser for choice theory and reality therapy, Arnold Lazarus for multimodal therapy, and Albert Ellis for rational emotive behavior therapy.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 324 pages
• Publisher: Brooks Cole; 6 edition (February 16, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534559212
• ISBN-13: 978-0534559212
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #348,799 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Case Approach to Counseling and Psychotherapy , March 17, 2007

By	Edward J. Pennell (Flagstaff, AZ.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent independent resource for MA level classes, in addtion to an instructional guide for interviewing techniques in the field.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful Book, November 9, 2006

By	Gale Y. Griffin - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although this book was not required reading for my counseling class, I am glad that I bought it. It has helped me to gain a deeper understanding of the various theories. Also, it really is entertaining reading.

4.0 out of 5 stars My review, February 15, 2009

By	Jeremy W. Abel - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is a good book for demonstrating each of the therapeutic techniques. It was nice to be able to read about each approach to therapy in the textbook and then see it put into practice in the Case Approach book.