Main description:

This theory-focused casebook provides the reader with an overview of multiple counseling theories and utilizes specific cases representing a variety of clients to demonstrate the integration of theory in clinical counseling and social work practice. Through the use of dynamic cases, the reader is shown how theory informs day-to-day practice. Each theoretical case study includes a section on cultural considerations and discussion questions:

Object Relations Theory: The Case of Elyse
Self Psychology Theory: The Case of Evan
Person-Centered Therapy: The Case of Tommy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: The Case of Jim
Relational Cultural Theory: The Case of Monica
Systems Theory: The Case of Esperanza
Experiential Therapy: The Case of Sam

Discovering Theory in Clinical Practice: A Casebook for Clinical Counseling and Social Work Practice is an essential text for instructors to teach the development of a theoretical foundation that easily integrates into core topics of relevance for graduate students in social work, counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, and human behavior who intend to work with a diverse set of client populations. The book also will be a great asset to early-career practitioners and clinical supervision participants who are continuing to build a professional working template of skills in both theory and practice as they conceptualize patient problems and develop treatment plans.

Contents:

Preface
Chapter 1: Theory in PracticeAuthors: Rhonda Peterson Dealey and Michelle R. EvansAbstractThe Essence of Theory for Clinical PracticeThe Evolution of Clinical TheoryCreating a Clinical Framework Using TheoryPlanning and Implementing Change StrategiesUsing the Clinical Framework to Develop a Plan for TerminationSummaryReferences
Chapter 2: Interpersonal Theory: The Case of LisaAuthor: Angela SongAbstractIntroduction to Interpersonal TheoryIntroduction to the Case of LisaTheoretical IntegrationCultural ConsiderationsDiscussion QuestionsReferences
Chapter 3: Object Relations Theory: The Case of ElyseAuthor: Alison Smith MitchellAbstractIntroduction to Object Relations TheoryIntroduction to the Case of ElyseTheoretical IntegrationCultural ConsiderationsDiscussion QuestionsReferences
Chapter 4: Self-Psychology: The Case of EvanAuthor: Rhonda Peterson DealeyAbstractIntroduction to Self PsychologyIntroduction to the Case of EvanTheoretical IntegrationCultural ConsiderationsDiscussion QuestionsReferences
Chapter 5: Psychoanalytic Theory: The Case of EmmaAuthor: Neil GormanAbstractIntroduction to Psychoanalytic TheoryIntroduction to the Case of EmmaTheoretical IntegrationCultural ConsiderationsConclusionDiscussion QuestionsReferences
Chapter 6: Person-Centered Therapy: The Case of TommyAuthor: Ann TrettinAbstractIntroduction to the Person-Centered ApproachIntroduction to the Case of TommyTheoretical IntegrationCultural ConsiderationsDiscussion QuestionsReferences
Chapter 7: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: The Case of WallyAuthor: Jessica D. ClessAbstractIntroduction to Cognitive Behavioral TherapyBasics of CBTIntroduction to the Case of WallyTheoretical IntegrationCultural ConsiderationsDiscussion QuestionsReferences
Chapter 8: Dialectical Behavior Therapy: The Case of MosesAuthor: Rachel M. BaileyAbstractIntroduction to the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy FrameworkIntroduction to the Case of MosesTheoretical IntegrationCultural ConsiderationsDiscussion QuestionsReferences
Chapter 9: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: The Case of JimAuthor: Philip MillerAbstractIntroduction to Solution-Focused Brief TherapyIntroduction to the Case of JimTheoretical IntegrationCultural ConsiderationsDiscussion QuestionsReferences
Chapter 10: Narrative Therapy: The Case of J.J.Author: So'Nia GilkeyAbstractIntroduction to Narrative TherapyIntroduction to the Case of J.J.Theoretical IntegrationCultural ConsiderationsDiscussion QuestionsReferences
Chapter 11: Relational Cultural Theory: The Case of MonicaAuthors: Ashley Davis and Nina AronoffAbstractIntroduction to Relational Cultural TheoryIntroduction to the Case of MonicaTheoretical IntegrationCultural ConsiderationsDiscussion QuestionsReferences
Chapter 12: Systems Theory: The Case of EsperanzaAuthors: Madeline Perez De Jesus, Entizada Rodriguez, Gladis AnayaAbstractIntroduction to Systems TheoryIntroduction to the Case of EsperanzaTheoretical IntegrationCultural ConsiderationsDiscussion QuestionsReferences
Chapter 13: Bowen Family Systems Theory: The Case of JulietteAuthor: Robin ShultzAbstractIntroduction to Bowen Family Systems TheoryIntroduction to the Case of JulietteTheoretical IntegrationCultural ConsiderationsDiscussion QuestionsReferences
Chapter 14: Experiential Therapy: The Case of SamAuthors: Wendy Seerup, Jennifer Anderson and Joan FedotaAbstractIntroduction to Experiential TherapyIntroduction to the Case of SamTheoretical IntegrationCultural ConsiderationsConclusionDiscussion QuestionsReferences