Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy provides an overview of the most prevalent theories of counseling within the context of a scientific model that is both practical and up-to-date. Authors David Sue and Diane Sue provide you with the best practice strategies for working effectively with your clients using an approach that recognizes and utilizes each client’s unique strengths, values, belief systems, and environment to effect positive change. Numerous case studies, self-assessment, and critical thinking examples are included.
DAVID SUE, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and an associate at the Center for Cross-Cultural Research at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington.
DIANE M. SUE, PhD, has twenty-eight years of experience in the fields of school counseling and school psychology and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist.
Features
Unique conceptual framework recognizing individual diversity and the need to consider individual variables when applying specific theoretical models and counseling strategies.
Integrates theory and intervention and discusses research findings, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
Covers special topics not covered in other texts: crisis, suicide, and violence assessment and psychopharmacology.
Provides information on therapeutic skills, intake interviews, assessment, diagnosis, and brief empirically-supported treatments needed for clinical psychology, mental health counseling, and social work professionals.
Cultural and diversity considerations are infused throughout the text.
