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Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Enhanced Paperback – 24 June 2020
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- ISBN-100357671422
- ISBN-13978-0357671429
- Edition10th
- PublisherBrooks/Cole ISE
- Publication date24 June 2020
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions20.3 x 2.1 x 25.3 cm
- Print length560 pages
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- Publisher : Brooks/Cole ISE; 10th edition (24 June 2020)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 560 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0357671422
- ISBN-13 : 978-0357671429
- Dimensions : 20.3 x 2.1 x 25.3 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 39,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 8 in Education Counselling Textbooks
- 99 in School Counselling
- 122 in Psychotherapy Textbooks
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Gerald Corey is a Professor Emeritus of Human Services at California State University at Fullerton; a Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology; a licensed psychologist; a National Certified Counselor; a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Counseling Psychology); a Fellow of the American Counseling Association; and a Fellow of the Association for Specialists in Group Work. Dr. Corey teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in group counseling, as well as courses in experiential groups, the theory and practice of counseling, and ethics in counseling. He is the author or co-author of 15 counseling textbooks currently in print as well as numerous journal articles. Along with his wife, Marianne Schneider Corey, Dr. Corey has conducted group counseling training workshops for mental health professionals at many universities in the United States, as well as in Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Germany, Belgium, Scotland, England, and Ireland. They received the Association for Specialists in Group Work's Eminent Career Award in 2001. Dr. Corey earned his doctorate in counseling from the University of Southern California.
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- Reviewed in Australia on 31 October 2024Verified PurchaseDisliked that it is so expensive for such a think book. Also, it went up forty bucks in a week.
Now for the book itself. Brilliant introduction to the counselling and psychotherapy professions at university level. The chapters are well organised with individual chapters on all the major therapy styles - person centred, psychodynamic, gestalt, existensialist, cbt, and new styles of family and feminist therapy. There is also a strong focus on applying therapy to multicultural groups.
I really love the historical context given to the original therapists. Often therapy styles coincided with the social, economic, and cultural environmemts they lived.
There are also lots of exercises, and reflections at the end of each chapter.
I find the hard copy (papeeback version) so much easier to read than the electronic version. The accessible and almost conversational style of Corey, makes it the most readable textbook I have ever read.
Only criticism, would be more diagrams to illustrate concepts, and end of chapter joumal article references. I expect the latter in an expensive university text to validate the high cost of this thin text.
In closing, strongly recommend this for any future counsellor or psychotherapist globally.
- Reviewed in Australia on 22 July 2023Verified Purchase"Just what the Doctor ordered" according to the person using this book. She is absolutely rapt and was very impressed it turned up on time.
- Reviewed in Australia on 18 February 2021Verified PurchaseFirstly, my book arrived promptly and in excellent condition. I have started to read it and find the layout and approach excellent. I very much like Corey's style. I feel like I am in a comfortable room and being spoken to by a wise and considerate teacher. I need this at this time in my Counselling career. I am now going to source the supporting videos as I think that will help me a lot. Thanks Gerald!
- Reviewed in Australia on 10 April 2024Verified PurchaseSolid resource. A bit expensive.
- Reviewed in Australia on 28 September 2023Verified Purchasebook arrived in great time and condition thank you. Will by again
- Reviewed in Australia on 21 December 2020Verified PurchaseThis is a classic book. It presumes some knowledge and skills and seeks to build further. An excellent overview of counselling theory.
- Reviewed in Australia on 19 February 2020Verified PurchaseThe pages were stuck together, tearing some. It was bound poorly
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- redwingdbReviewed in Germany on 18 June 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Guess I got lucky?? Perfect book.
Verified PurchaseI guess I’m one of the lucky ones who got a book in great shape. I went back-and-forth for a few days reading all the negative reviews and sweating paying the price for a book whose binding might break and “cheap pages” would fall out. I went for it, hoping I could return it if that was the case, and I was thrilled to receive a perfect copy! The hardcover version of this book came in mint condition. 10th edition, tight binding, very nice quality pages. This textbook cost $150 for my counseling course at the university store, and I got it here on Amazon.de for €73,50. Total bargain.
The book itself is worth well more than it’s price tag. Valuable foundational information for any aspiring counselor to begin their journey with. Covers all the major theories and includes excellent questions and challenge materials for each chapter.
redwingdbGuess I got lucky?? Perfect book.
Reviewed in Germany on 18 June 2020
The book itself is worth well more than it’s price tag. Valuable foundational information for any aspiring counselor to begin their journey with. Covers all the major theories and includes excellent questions and challenge materials for each chapter.
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- Nicholas CaprioloReviewed in the United States on 6 March 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Verified PurchaseI wouldn't usually review Textbook, but this one is a great read for counselors in training.
The book gives a nice comprehensive review of the various theories without diving in too far to each one to overwhelm the reader. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to get into the mental health field!
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in India on 14 September 2018
1.0 out of 5 stars Book in bad condition
Verified PurchaseThe book i ordered was a used one.. it was mentioned as good quality..
But the one i received was very much damaged.. all pages started falling apart once i opened the book