Preface ix About the Authors xv Chapter 1 Psychotherapy and Counseling Essentials: An Introduction 1 Why Learn Theories? 1 Historical Context 3 Definitions of Counseling and Psychotherapy 6 The Scientific Context of Counseling and Psychotherapy 7 Ethical Essentials 13 Neuroscience in Counseling and Psychotherapy 18 Emergence of Personal Theory 22 Our Biases 25 Concluding Comments 27 Chapter Summary and Review 27 Introductory Key Terms 28 Chapter 2 Psychoanalytic Approaches 29 Introduction 29 Historical Context 30 Theoretical Principles 32 Evolution and Development in Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice 35 The Practice of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy 41 Case Presentation 47 Evaluations and Applications 49 Concluding Comments 55 Chapter Summary and Review 55 Psychoanalytic Key Terms 56 Chapter 3 Individual Psychology and Adlerian Therapy 59 Introduction 59 Historical Context 60 Theoretical Principles 61 The Practice of Adlerian Therapy 69 Case Presentation 80 Evaluations and Applications 83 Concluding Comments 86 Chapter Summary and Review 86 Individual Psychology Key Terms 87 Chapter 4 Existential Theory and Therapy 89 Introduction 89 Key Figures and Historical Context 90 Theoretical Principles 93 The Practice of Existential Therapy 99 Case Presentation 105 Evaluations and Applications 108 Concluding Comments 111 Chapter Summary and Review 111 Existential Key Terms 112 Chapter 5 Person-Centered Theory and Therapy 113 Introduction 113 Historical Context 114 Theoretical Principles 116 The Practice of PCT: A Way of Being with Clients 123 Case Presentation 133 Evaluations and Applications 136 Concluding Comments 138 Chapter Summary and Review 139 Person-Centered Key Terms 139 Chapter 6 Gestalt Theory and Therapy 141 Introduction 141 Historical Context 142 Theoretical Principles 145 The Practice of Gestalt Therapy 151 Case Presentation 160 Evaluations and Applications 162 Concluding Comments 164 Chapter Summary and Review 165 Gestalt Therapy Key Terms 166 Chapter 7 Behavioral Theory and Therapy 167 Introduction 167 Key Figures and Historical Context 168 Theoretical Principles 170 The Practice of Behavior Therapy 173 Case Presentation 188 Evaluations and Applications 191 Concluding Comments 195 Chapter Summary and Review 195 Behavior Therapy Key Terms 196 Chapter 8 Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Therapy 199 Introduction 199 Key Figures and Historical Context 201 Theoretical Principles 204 The Practice of Cognitive Behavior Therapy 209 Case Presentation 218 Evaluations and Applications 222 Concluding Comments 225 Chapter Summary and Review 226 Cognitive Behavior Therapy Key Terms 226 Chapter 9 Choice Theory and Reality Therapy 229 Introduction 229 Historical Context 230 Theoretical Principles 230 The Practice of Reality Therapy 237 Case Presentation 244 Evaluations and Applications 249 Concluding Comments 251 Chapter Summary and Review 251 Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Key Terms 252 Chapter 10 Feminist Theory and Therapy 255 With Maryl J. Baldridge Introduction 255 Historical Context 257 Theoretical Principles 261 The Practice of Feminist Therapy 266 Case Presentation 277 Evaluations and Applications 279 Concluding Comments 281 Chapter Summary and Review 281 Feminist Key Terms 282 Chapter 11 Constructive Theory and Therapy 283 Introduction 283 Key Figures and Historical Context 284 Theoretical Principles 288 The Practice of Constructive Psychotherapies 291 Case Presentation 303 Evaluations and Applications 304 Concluding Comments 307 Chapter Summary and Review 308 Constructive Therapy Key Terms 308 Chapter 12 Family Systems Theory and Therapy 311 With Kirsten W. Murray Introduction 311 Historical Context and Highlights 312 Theoretical Principles 314 Family Systems Therapy in Practice 320 Contemporary Family Therapy Developments 329 Case Presentation 331 Evaluations and Applications 334 Concluding Comments 336 Chapter Summary and Review 336 Family Systems Key Terms 337 Chapter 13 Developing Your Multicultural Orientation and Skills 339 Introduction 339 Historical and Contemporary Context 341 Theoretical Principles 345 The Practice of Multiculturally Sensitive Therapy 348 Case Presentation 357 Evaluations and Applications 360 Concluding Comments 364 Chapter Summary and Review 364 Multicultural Key Terms 364 Chapter 14 Psychotherapy and Counseling Integration 367 Introduction 367 Psychotherapy Integration: Historical and Theoretical Trends 369 The Practice of Integrative Therapies: Early Models 371 The Practice of Integrative Therapies: Third Wave Models 375 Stepping Back and Looking Forward 387 Concluding Comments 391 Chapter Summary and Review 391 Integrative Key Terms 392 References 393 Name Index 431 Subject Index 441.