Counseling Theories and Techniques for Rehabilitation and Mental Health Professionals

by Fong Chan (Editor), Fong Chan (Editor), Kenneth R. Thomas (Editor), Norman L. Berven (Editor)

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The only text about counselling theories and techniques developed specifically for upper-level rehabilitation counselling students and professionals, this book is now fully updated with a focus on evidence-based practice. It reflects the great strides made in incorporating research-based knowledge into counselling/therapy interventions, as influenced by the EBP movement, since the first edition's publication nearly 10 years ago. Written by esteemed experts in their content areas, the text emphasises state-of-the-art scientific evidence that supports the effectiveness of various counselling approaches and techniques for people with and without disabilities.

New topics include evidence-based practice related to counselling/psychotherapy, counselling veterans with physical or mental disabilities, mindfulness counselling, and motivational interviewing. Case studies in each chapter reinforce contents, and each chapter also includes learning objectives and classroom exercises. An accompanying instructor's manual contains a sample syllabus, an item bank for developing quizzes and exams, and PowerPoint presentations for each chapter. The text also serves as a valuable reference for rehabilitation and related health professionals.

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The only text about counselling theories and techniques developed specifically for upper-level rehabilitation counselling students and professionals, this book is now fully updated with a focus on evidence-based practice. It reflects the great strides made in incorporating research-based knowledge into counselling/therapy interventions, as influenced by the EBP movement, since the first edition's publication nearly 10 years ago. Written by esteemed experts in their content areas, the text emphasises state-of-the-art scientific evidence that supports the effectiveness of various counselling approaches and techniques for people with and without disabilities.

New topics include evidence-based practice related to counselling/psychotherapy, counselling veterans with physical or mental disabilities, mindfulness counselling, and motivational interviewing. Case studies in each chapter reinforce contents, and each chapter also includes learning objectives and classroom exercises. An accompanying instructor's manual contains a sample syllabus, an item bank for developing quizzes and exams, and PowerPoint presentations for each chapter. The text also serves as a valuable reference for rehabilitation and related health professionals.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Edition: 2
Publisher: Springer Publishing
Published: 30 Apr 2014
ISBN 10: 0826198678
ISBN 13: 9780826198679

Author Bio

Fong Chan, PhD, CRC, is Professor and Co-Director of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Evidence-Based Practice in Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Dr. Chan is a licensed psychologist and a certified rehabilitation counsellor.

Norman L. Berven, PhD , is Emeritus Professor and past-Chair of the Rehabilitation Psychology Program, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. He is licensed as a psychologist and as a professional counsellor by the State of Wisconsin and also holds the certified rehabilitation counsellor credential.

Kenneth R. Thomas, DEd, is Professor Emeritus of Rehabilitation Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Dr. Thomas has published three books and numerous refereed journal articles and book chapters in a broad range of academic disciplines, including rehabilitation counselling, rehabilitation psychology, professional counselling, and psychoanalysis.