Kategoria BISAC: Education >> Counseling - General

Family Therapy: From Theory to Practice discusses relevant theories within their historical and philosophical contexts, explores the relationships of these theories to one another, and links them to their applications in family therapy practice.

The book begins by examining the shift from linear to systemic, and modern to post-modern epistemology in the field. Subsequent sections address first generation, systemic, and post-modern models of therapy. Specific family therapy theories discussed include psychodynamic, Bowen family systems therapy, Satir transformational...

Wellness is an important goal of counseling work, but the limits of promoting it are reached more quickly for individuals living in disadvantaged circumstances. How then can counselors be effective in a context that produces and reproduces structural inequality?

In Counseling Diversity in Context, Jason Brown addresses this question, exploring the possibilities and limitations of counseling, as well as the forces that help and hinder communities, while demonstrating the need for alternatives to mainstream psychological approaches. Divided into two parts, the book provides...

35 Amazing Group Activities: The Evolution of Student Behavior--A study of Group Activities That Work in Schools.

This most talked about book makes group activities for school counselors, social workers, school psychologists, and teacher's fun and inspirational for students to feel they need to succeed The book explores how the student evolves and is caught into a spiral of inner-city life. These 35 Amazing group activities come with the data and research that they work in schools. The activities can create positive student behavior, increase academic performance, increase...

A unique and useful overview of important approaches to counseling and psychotherapy by an expert author and educator. Focusing on contemporary approaches and practical applications, it is a must-have for students and clinicians alike.

This innovative new text presents a comprehensive review of major theories of counseling and psychotherapy using four paradigms: organic-medical, psychological, systemic/relational, and social constructivist. Designed to be accessible and relevant to practice, the book reinforces learning with the inclusion of objectives, chapter summaries,...

In 2014, the federal government addressed the issue of student victimization through the expansion of Title IX. Every school district, college and university receiving federal funding is accountable to reduce and ultimately eliminate sexual harassment and sexual violence in their settings.

The requirements are extensive and apply to other forms of discrimination as well. And, the consequences for noncompliance for students and schools are significant.

Yet, at this time, fewer than 1% of schools nationwide are in compliance, putting their students and their schools at...