Counseling Psychology (eBook)

Ruth Chu-Lien Chao is Associate Professor at the University of Denver where she teaches diversity, Psychopathology, counseling theories, and counseling practicum. Dr. Chao is the author of Multicultural Competencies in Counseling: A Statistical Exploration (2008) as well as over 60 publications, presentations and book chapters. She was the 2007 recipient of the American Psychological Fund Award and the American Psychological Association Grant Award. In 2005, she received the Outstanding Research Award from the Division 17, APA. Dr. Chao serves as faculty advisor to international scholars from Uzbekistan and Taiwan.

Acknowledgments ix

Part I Conceptual Framework 1

1 Introduction: Toward an Integrative Approach in Counseling 3

2 Therapeutic Relationship: Exploring Clients' Symptoms and Strengths 17

3 Powered by Struggles and Strengths 26

Part II Integration of Counseling Theories and Positive Psychology 43

4 Positive Psychology in Counseling: What is it? 45

5 Psychoanalytic Therapy 57

6 Adlerian Therapy 76

7 Existential Therapy 96

8 Person?]Centered Therapy 112

9 Gestalt Therapy 129

10 Behavior Therapy 145

11 Cognitive?]Behavior Therapy 163

12 Reality Therapy 181

13 Feminist Therapy 198

14 Family Therapy 218

Appendix 236

References 239

Index 250

"At last, a positive, integrative, and culturally contextual approach to counseling to help clients lead meaningful and fulfilling lives...ambitious and exciting...Bravo!"

Dr Puncky Heppner, Curators Professor, College of Education, University of Missouri



"In Counseling Psychology: An Integrated Positive Psychological Approach, Ruth Chao provides an engaging and delightful narrative for better incorporation of positive approaches in counseling theories. I heartily recommend this book!"

Glenn E. Good, dean and professor, University of Florida, and author of Counseling and Psychotherapy Essentials: Integrating Theories, Skills, and Practices