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Theory and Practice of Counseling
and Psychotherapy
by Gerald Corey
Wadsworth
A division of
Thomson Learning, Inc.
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Chapter 1
Introduction and Overview
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Introduction
The author’s perspective:
No single model can explain all the facets of human experience
- Eleven approaches to counseling and psychotherapy are
discussed
The book assumes:
Students can begin to acquire a counseling style tailored to their own personality
- The process will take years
- Different theories are not “right” or “wrong”
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Where Corey Stands
He is strongly influenced by the existential approach and so
believes:
Clients can exercise freedom to choose their future The quality of the client/therapist relationship is key
He likes to use a variety of techniques:
Role playing and various techniques from cognitive and behavioral therapy approaches
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Where Corey Stands (2)
He believes:
“…counseling entails far more than becoming a skilled technician”
- Who you are as a therapist, is critical
- Students should experience being a “client” and feel anxiety
over self disclosure, and learn to model courage and growth
It is not “sufficient to be merely a good person with good intentions”
- Also essential are a knowledge of counseling theory and
techniques, theories of personality, and supervised experiences
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Suggestions for Using the Book
Relate readings to your own experiences
Reflect on your own needs, motivations, values, and life experiences
Apply key concepts and techniques to your own personal growth
Develop a personalized style of counseling that reflects your
personality
Early on, read chapter 16 and skim chapter 15
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The Case of Stan (Chapter 16)
As you read about Stan ask yourself:
What themes in Stan’s life merit special attention? What techniques and methods would best meet these goals? What characterizes the relationship between Stan and his therapist? How might the therapist precede?
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Chapter 2
Counselor: Person and Professional
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The Effective Counselor
The most important instrument you have
is YOU
Your living example, of who you are and how you struggle to live up to your potential, is powerful
Be authentic
The stereotyped, professional role can be shed If you hide behind your role the client will also hide
Be a therapeutic person and be clear about who you are
Be willing to grow, to risk, to care, and to be involved
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Counseling for the Counselor
In your experience of being a client you can:
Consider your motivation for wanting to be a counselor Find support as you struggle to be a professional Have help in dealing with personal issues that are opened through your interactions with clients
Corey believes “...that therapists cannot hope to open doors for
clients that they have not opened for themselves.”
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The Counselor’s Values
Be aware of how your values influence your interventions
Recognize that you are not value-neutral
Your job is to assist clients in finding answers that are most
congruent with their own values
Find ways to manage value conflicts between you and your clients
Begin therapy by exploring the client’s goals
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Multicultural Counseling
Become aware of your biases and values
Attempt to understand the world from your client’s vantage point
Gain a knowledge of the dynamics of oppression, racism,
discrimination, and stereotyping
Study the historical background, traditions, and values of
your client
Be open to learning from your client
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Dual Relationships
Some helpful questions:
Will my dual relationship keep me from confronting and challenging the client?
Will my needs for the relationship become more important than therapeutic activities?
Can my client manage the dual relationship?
Whose needs are being met -- my client’s or my own?
Can I recognize and manage professionally my attraction to my client?
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Theory
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FOUR GENERAL PURPOSES OF A THEORY
1. To organize and clarify observations. 2. To explain the causes of past events so that further and future events can be predicted from the same cause. (predictability) **3. To provide a sense of understanding of the subject matter.
- To generate new ideas and research.**
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b Theories are guidelines
b From old theories come new theories
b Theories change through
b Paradigms
b Natural Science vs. Behavioral Science
**- Evolution
Theory
