1. Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy TENTH EDITION
Gerald Corey
Cengage Learning

2. Introduction and Overview
CHAPTER 1
Introduction and Overview

3. Introduction The author’s perspective:
No single model can explain all the facets of human experience
Eleven approaches are discussed
The book assumes:
Students can develop a counseling style tailored to their own personality
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4. Where Corey Stands (slide 1 of 2)
He is strongly influenced by the existential approach:
Clients can exercise freedom to choose their future
The quality of the client/therapist relationship is key
He uses a variety of techniques in an integrated fashion:
Thinking, feeling, and behaving dimensions are important
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5. Where Corey Stands (slide 2 of 2)
He believes:
Who you are as a therapist is critical
Students should experience being a “client”
A knowledge of counseling theory and techniques, theories of personality, and supervised experiences are essential
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6. Suggestions for Using the Book
Relate readings to your own experiences
Apply key concepts and techniques to your own personal growth
Develop a personalized style of counseling that reflects your personality
Read Chapter 15 early on
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7. Categories of Theories
Psychodynamic approaches
Experiential and relationship-oriented therapies
Cognitive behavioral (or action-oriented) approaches
Systems and postmodern approaches
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8. The Cases of Stan and Gwen (slide 1 of 2)
As you read these two cases, reflect on these questions:
What themes in their lives merit special attention?
What techniques and methods would best meet the goals of therapy for Stan and for Gwen?
How would you describe the therapeutic relationships that are established in these two cases?
How might the therapist proceed in each case?
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9. The Cases of Stan and Gwen (slide 2 of 2)
For each of the theory chapters:
View The Case of Stan and Lecturettes on MindTap
Read the sections that deal with counseling Stan and Gwen from that particular theoretical approach
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10. The Therapeutic Relationship
The therapeutic relationship is an important component of effective counseling
The therapist as a person is a key part of the effectiveness of therapeutic treatments
Research shows that both the therapy relationship and the therapy used contribute to treatment outcome
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