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CONSULTATION
Counselor As Consultant
David A. Scott, Clemson University • Chadwick W. Royal, North Carolina Central
University • Daniel B. Kissinger, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Providing counseling professionals with a solid grounding in the primary theories, skills,
and models used by professional consultants, Counselor as Consultant is the fi rst text
that explicitly addresses the new CACREP core standards for consultation. The book's
strong focus on intentionality, refl ection, and wellness helps readers develop a strong
sense of counselor identity, while its structure and exercises reinforce learning. Abundant
exercises and case illustrations help counselors-in-training translate theory into practice
and learn the essential skills needed for consultation positions.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-4218-7 • ©2015 • 304 pages • •
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GROUP COUNSELING
Learning Group Leadership
An Experiential Approach, Third Edition
Jeffrey A. Kottler, California State University, Fullerton • Matt Englar-Carlson, California
State University, Fullerton and University of Washington
Focusing on how to conduct and lead groups in a variety of therapeutic settings, Learning
Group Leadership: An Experiential Approach, Third Edition covers theory, process,
leadership, ethics, special populations, and challenges as they relate to group work in a
positive, realistic, and knowledgeable way. The authors introduce important conceptual
and practical information and then use activities, exercises, fi eld study assignments, and
personal application questions to help students apply concepts to their work and lives.
The fully updated Third Edition brings concepts to life through "student voices" in every
chapter, examples drawn from the authors' combined 55-plus years of experience, and
demonstration video content that contains sessions corresponding with every chapter.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-5668-9 • ©2015 • 568 pages • •
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Group Work Leadership
An Introduction for Helpers
Robert K. Conyne, Professor Emeritus, University of Cincinnati
This text presents an evidence-based approach to the theory and practice of group
work. Renowned counselor, psychologist, and group work fellow Dr. Robert K. Conyne
advances this unique and evolving service in a three-part, comprehensive overview of the
skills necessary for trainees of counseling and other helping professionals to succeed in
group settings. Section I covers the breadth and foundations of group work; best practice
and ethical considerations; dynamics and processes in group work; and how groups
tend to develop over time. Section II explores group work leadership styles, methods,
techniques, and strategies, as well as both traditional and innovative group work theories.
Section III examines the role of refl ection in group practice, as well as selecting effective
intervention strategies in various settings.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-1790-1 • ©2014 • 376 pages • •
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RESEARCH METHODS
Research Methods for Counseling
An Introduction
Robert J. Wright, Widener University
This text provides a rich, culturally sensitive presentation of current research techniques
in counseling. Author Robert J. Wright introduces the theory and research involved in
research design, measurement, and assessment with an appealingly clear writing style.
He addresses ways to meet the requirements of providing the data needed to facilitate
evidence-based therapy and interventions with clients, and also explains methods for
the evaluation of counseling programs and practices. This comprehensive resource
covers a broad range of research methods topics including qualitative research, action
research, quantitative research including, sampling and probability, and probability-
based hypothesis testing.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-0394-2 • ©2014 • 624 pages • •
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and Professional Identity Series (CPI). The CPI Series fosters
the development of knowledgeable, skillful, and caring counselors
by providing texts for a wide range of courses offered in most
counseling training programs.
Each text focuses on a core counseling skill while addressing
CACREP Standards and broader competencies that span the
entire series. Whether you're teaching a single course or looking
to implement a consistent approach across several courses in
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Introducing the SAGE Theories for Counselors Series
Psychoanalytic Approaches for Counselors
Frederick Redekop, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Psychoanalytic Approaches for Counselors explores Freud's historical contributions to
the theories within this school of thought and demonstrates their practical application in
clinical practice today. Using the compelling framework of the common factors approach,
the text helps readers consider how both the client's perspective and the interpersonal
forces within a helping relationship can shape positive therapeutic outcomes. The text's
clinical vignettes, case examples, and discussion of signifi cant updates within the fi eld
further highlight the relevance of the psychoanalytic approach to counseling.
Part of the SAGE Theories for Counselors Series that includes Cognitive Behavioral
Approaches for Counselors by Diane Shea and Person-Centered Approaches for
Counselors by Jeffrey H. D. Cornelius-White
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-6836-1 • ©2015 • 160 pages •
Person-Centered Approaches for Counselors
Jeffrey H. D. Cornelius-White, Missouri State University
Integrating common factors research and practice, Person-Centered Approaches
for Counselors highlights the deep social justice roots of the approaches and shows
counselors in training and experienced therapists how to integrate person-centered process
and outcome measures to improve therapy outcomes. For each of the person-centered
approaches covered (including classical, focusing, emotion-focused, intersubjective, and
interdisciplinary orientations) this accessible book covers historical development, theory,
process, evaluation, and application.
Part of the SAGE Theories for Counselors Series that includes Cognitive Behavioral
Approaches for Counselors by Diane Shea and Psychoanalytic Approaches for Counselors
by Frederick Redekop
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-7772-1 • January 2015 • 112 pages
Cognitive Behavioral Approaches for Counselors
Diane Shea, Holy Family University
Written from the common factors perspective, this scholarly yet engaging book introduces
the historical development, process, evaluation, and application methods of Albert Ellis'
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Aaron Beck's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT). To help counselors in training apply cognitive behavioral theories to practice, the
book offers specifi c suggestions for how a culturally competent, contemporary proponent
of REBT/CBT could integrate multicultural adaptations into his or her counseling practice,
provides transcripts of actual client sessions, and presents a case study that uses REBT
and CBT in treatment.
Part of the SAGE Theories for Counselors Series that includes Person-Centered
Approaches for Counselors by Jeffrey H. D. Cornelius-White and Psychoanalytic
Approaches for Counselors by Frederick Redekop
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-8277-0 • January 2015 • 144 pages
COUNSELING SKILLS
The Essential Counselor
Process, Skills, and Techniques, Third Edition
David Hutchinson, Johnson State College
Written with a warm, engaging, and passionate spirit, the Third Edition of David R.
Hutchinson's The Essential Counselor comprehensively reveals the process of becoming
a counselor from start to fi nish. Emphasizing the importance of the therapeutic alliance, this
practical book provides budding and experienced counselors with real-world examples,
refl ection activities, and skill-building exercises that challenge and promote the critical
thinking skills necessary to thrive in professional counseling environments. The fully updated
new edition is rich with case studies and features video demonstrations of key skills
needed when working with clients.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4833-3386-1 • ©2015 • 424 pages • •
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INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING
Introduction to Professional Counseling
Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich, University of Akron and University of Northern Colorado
Cynthia Reynolds, The University of Akron
Organized around the latest CACREP standards, Introduction to Professional Counseling
integrates key theoretical concepts with discussion of the practical aspects of the fi eld.
Drawing from their own experiences as counseling practitioners, editors Varunee Faii
Sangganjanavanich and Cynthia Reynolds explore what it means to develop a professional
counseling identity, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and refl ection in practice.
Numerous case studies and practice exercises in this innovative text further personalize the
content for developing 21
st
century counselors.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-4070-1 • ©2015 • 392 pages • •
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COUNSELING THEORY
Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
An Integrative Approach, Second Edition
Elsie Jones-Smith, Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, American Board of
Professional Psychology
This breakthrough new edition of Elsie Jones-Smith's acclaimed text covers both
traditional and social constructivist theories, as well as more contemporary approaches to
psychotherapy, including individual chapters on spirituality and psychotherapy, strengths-
based therapy, neuroscience and neuropsychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and
the expressive arts therapies. Using an easy-to-read writing style and inner refl ection
questions that encourage readers to apply the theories to the lives of their clients, the
author uses the case study of a pre-adolescent boy in every chapter to demonstrate how
each theory can be applied in psychotherapy.
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4833-5198-8 • ©2015 • 824 pages • •
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Contemporary Theory and Practice
in Counseling and Psychotherapy
Howard E. A. Tinsley, Mukilteo • Suzanne H. Lease, University of Memphis • Noelle S.
Giffi n Wiersma
This comprehensive, topically arranged text provides a contemporary account of counseling
theories as practiced by internationally acclaimed experts in the fi eld. Each chapter covers
the way mindfulness, strengths-based positive psychology, and the common factors model
are integrated into the theory. A special emphasis on evidence-based practice helps readers
prepare for their work in the fi eld.
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4522-8651-8 • April 2015 • 544 pages •
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Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning
Integrating Theory With Clinical Practice, Third Edition
Pearl S. Berman, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Using compelling client interviews and skill-building exercises, this practical text shows
students how to tailor clinical work to the specifi c background of a client using any
theoretical perspective. Thoroughly revised and expanded, the Third Edition of Case
Conceptualization and Treatment Planning adds two new theoretical orientations
(cultural therapy and the cognitive-behavioral model) and includes exercises for expanding
student self-awareness of personal biases.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4833-4371-6 • ©2015 • 512 pages •
Case Conceptualization and
Effective Interventions
Assessing and Treating Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Lynn Zubernis • Matthew Snyder, Both of West Chester University of Pennsylvania
With fully integrated DSM-5 criteria and current CACREP standards, this text examines
case conceptualization and effective treatments across the most common disorders
encountered in counseling. The comprehensive approach helps readers develop their
professional identities as well as their case conceptualization and intervention skills.
Each chapter blends current theory and research with case illustrations and guided
practice exercises to anchor the material in real-world application. Using an innovative
new Temporal/Contextual (T/C) Model, the book provides an easy-to-apply and practical
framework for developing accurate and effective case conceptualizations and treatment plans.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4833-4008-1 • April 2015 • 440 pages •
ASSESSMENT
Counseling Assessment and Evaluation
Fundamentals of Applied Practice
Joshua C. Watson, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Mississippi State University
• Brandé Flamez, Lamar University
Designed to help students learn how to assess clients, conduct treatment planning, and
evaluate client outcomes, this practical book addresses specifi c CACREP competencies.
Incorporating case studies and examples, authors Joshua C. Watson and Brandé Flamez
provide foundational knowledge for sound formal and informal assessments, cover ethical
and legal considerations in assessment, describe basic statistical concepts, highlight the
domains in which assessments are commonly used (intelligence, aptitude, achievement,
personality, career, etc.), and provide strategies for integrating assessment data when
working with clients.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-2624-8 • ©2015 • 584 pages • •
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CAREER THEORY
Career Theory & Practice
Learning Through Case Studies, Third Edition
Jane L. Swanson, Southern Illinois University Carbondale • Nadya A. Fouad, University
of Wisconsin
Designed to help readers apply career development theories to their work with career
counseling clients, Career Theory & Practice: Learning Through Case Studies links
major career development and choice theories to a fi ctional case client. Authors Jane
L. Swanson and Nadya A. Fouad use this case study approach throughout the book
to provide an integrative thread that illustrates similarities and differences between the
featured theories. The Third Edition has been updated and substantially expanded to be
a primary text for a graduate course in Career Development and Counseling.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-5669-6 • ©2015 • 408 pages • •
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