Humanistic Existential Counseling and Psychotherapy
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Originally Published In
In R. D. Parsons & N. Zhang (Eds.), Counseling Theory. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Abstract
Organized around the latest CACREP standards, Counseling Theory: Guiding Reflective Practice, by Richard D. Parsons and Naijian Zhang, presents theory as an essential component to both counselor identity formation and professional practice. Drawing on the contributions of current practitioners, the text uses both classical and cutting-edge theoretical models of change as lenses for processing client information and developing case conceptualizations and intervention plans. Each chapter provides a snapshot of a particular theory/approach and the major thinkers associated with each theory as well as case illustrations and guided practice exercises to help readers internalize the content presented and apply it to their own development as counselors.
