counseling, Academic Development, Psychotherapy, psychology 

A textbook for theories and techniques courses in counseling, psychology, social work, and human development programs. It aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice by integrating theories, strategies, and skill development in each chapter with emphasis on application of theories. 

PART I. PROVIDING EFFECTIVE COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY.
1. Overview of the Book.
2. Overview of Contexts of Effective Treatment.
PART II. TREATMENT SYSTEMS EMPHASIZING BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT.
3. Overview of Background and Context.
4. Sigmund Freud and Psychoanalysis.
5. Alfred Adler and Individual Psychology.
6. Carl Jung and Jungian Analytical Psychology.
7. Developmental/Psychodynamic Theorists.
8. Transactional Analysis.
9. Brief Psychodynamic Therapy.
PART III. TREATMENT SYSTEMS EMPHASIZING EMOTIONS AND SENSATIONS.
10. Overview of Emotions and Sensations.
11. Carl Rogers and Person-Centered Counseling.
12. Existential Therapy.
13. Gestalt Therapy.
14. Emerging Approaches Emphasizing Emotions and Sensations.
PART IV. TREATMENT SYSTEMS EMPHASIZING THOUGHTS.
15. Overview of Thoughts.
16. Aaron Beck and Cognitive Therapy.
17. Albert Ellis and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.
18. Emerging Approaches Emphasizing Thoughts.
PART V. TREATMENT SYSTEMS EMPHASIZING ACTIONS.
19. Overview of Actions.
20. Behavior Therapy and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy.
21. Reality Therapy.
22. Solution-Based Brief Therapy.
PART VI. INTEGRATED AND ECLECTIC TREATMENT SYSTEMS.
23. Overview of Integrated and Eclectic Treatment Systems.
24. Theories of Integrated and Eclectic Treatment.
PART VII. MAXIMIZING TREATMENT EFFECTIVENESS.
25. Contexts of Treatment Revisited.
26. Choosing an Effective Treatment Approach.
References. Index.