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Developing Your Theoretical Orientation in Counseling and Psychotherapy, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (January 12, 2018) © 2019

  • Duane A. Halbur
  • Kimberly Vess Halbur

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For courses in Theories of Counseling.

An interactive guide for helping professionals choose a theoretical orientation

Developing Your Theoretical Orientation in Counseling and Psychotherapy helps readers find a theoretical orientation aligned with their personal values and worldview. Theories are presented in the text in a way that allows the reader to identify quickly the philosophical and cultural foundations of the theories while also accessing the theories' goals and techniques.

The 4th Edition is updated to include, among other things, a deeper discussion of the implications of empirically validated treatments and a new review of the implications of common-factor approaches.

Hallmark features of this title

  • The Intentional Theory Selection (ITS) model, an innovative approach to helping students select a theoretical orientation consistent with their worldview, beliefs and values, is featured throughout.
  • The Selective Theory Sorter, Revised (STS-R) survey helps students and practicing clinicians discover which researched theories they might endorse. This is one of several tools offered to help readers find their theoretical orientation.
  • The major theories of counseling are presented in a way that lets readers quickly identify the basic philosophies, goals, and techniques of each one.

New and updated features of this title

  • NEW: Strengths-based and resilience-based practices have been added.
  • NEW: Several pertinent techniques that are important to the field of contemporary counseling but not yet included in the major theories.
  • UPDATED: Relevant material from the CACREP 2016 Standards has been updated for the new edition.
  • UPDATED:Updated websites related to theories and theoretical training provide reliable sources for further study.
  • UPDATED: Additional or updated content covers the implications of empirically validated treatments and common-factor approaches to counseling.
  • UPDATED: Updated learning activities, reflection questions, and case studies throughout demonstrate theories and multicultural perspectives, while engaging students in an active self-discovery process.

BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Why Theoretical Orientation Is Important
  2. Incorporating Theory Into Practice
  3. Strategies to Find Your Theoretical Orientation
  4. Six Schools of Thought and Need to Know Techniques
  5. Case Examples for Integrating Theory Into Practice

DETAILED TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Why Theoretical Orientation Is Important
    • A Personal Experience
    • The Big Puzzle
    • What Is Theoretical Orientation?
    • The Helper’s Tool Belt
    • What Can a Theoretical Orientation Do for Me?
    • How Have Others Picked a Theoretical Orientation?
    • What If I’m Eclectic?
    • Empirically Validated Therapies: Are They Better?
    • Guidance from Common Factors: Do They All Work?
    • Once I Have It, How Can I Use It?
    • How Are Theoretical Orientation and Ethics Related?
    • What to Take Home
    • Reflection Questions
  2. Incorporating Theory Into Practice
    • Making Theory Useful: A Model
    • Theory Development
    • Importance of Your Life Philosophy
    • Life Philosophy–It’s Personal
    • Schools of Thought
    • Theories
    • Goals and Techniques: Interventions at Work
    • Counselors Are Diverse
    • Resistance to Theories: Eclectic, Integrated, or Just Don’t Know
    • Does It Really Work?
    • What to Take Home
    • Reflection Questions
  3. Strategies to Find Your Theoretical Orientation
    • Find Yourself
    • Articulate Your Values
    • Survey Your Preferences
    • Use Your Personality
    • Taking the MBTI
    • Capture Yourself
    • Write Yourself As a Case Study
    • Let Others Inspire You in Your Learning
    • Read Original Works or Study with a Master
    • Get Real
    • Broaden Your Experiences
    • What to Take Home
    • Reflection Questions
    • Suggested Readings and Webpages
  4. Six Schools of Thought and Need to Know Techniques
    • Historical Perspective
    • Case Study
    • Psychodynamic School of Thought
    • Psychoanalytic Theory
    • Analytical Psychology
    • Individual Psychology
    • Behavioral School of Thought
    • Behavioral Therapy
    • Humanistic School of Thought
    • Person-Centered Therapy
    • Existential Therapy
    • Gestalt Therapy
    • Pragmatic School of Thought
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
    • Reality Therapy
    • Constructivist School of Thought
    • Multicultural Counseling and Therapy (MCT)
    • Feminist Therapy
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
    • Family Approaches School of Thought
    • Bowen Family Systems Therapy
    • Strategic Family Therapy
    • Structural Family Therapy
    • Need to Know Techniques
    • Mindfulness
    • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
    • Resilience
    • Strength-Based Approaches
    • Distance Counseling
    • What to Take Home
    • Reflection Questions
  5. Case Examples for Integrating Theory Into Practice
    • Clinician Case Studies
    • Case One: Evan
    • Case Two: Jill
    • Case Three: Anaya
    • Comment on Clinician Cases
    • Client Case Studies
    • Case One: Tony
    • Case Two: Hanae
    • Case Three: Brenda
    • Comment on Client Cases
    • Supervision Case Studies
    • Case One: Grace
    • Case Two: Dominic
    • Comment on Supervision Case Studies
    • Techniques Case Studies
    • Case One: Rosa
    • Case Two: Maggie
    • Comment on Techniques Case Studies
    • What to Take Home
    • Importance Revisited
    • How Theory Is Found
    • Benefit of the ITS Model to the Field

About our authors

Dr. Duane Halbur's research interests include the needs of school counselors, philosophical counseling, and the integration of technology in counseling. Along with teaching and writing, he works as a licensed counselor in a community agency specializing in children and families.

Dr. Kimberly Vess Halbur's research includes cultural competencies for the helping professions and medical fields.

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