Counseling : theory, skills and practice

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Cover Contents 1. Introduction to Counseling Chapter Overview What is Counseling? Defi nitions of Counseling Common Problems for Which People Seek Counseling Scope of Counseling Psychologists Origin and History of Counseling Spotlight on Need for Indigenous Models of Counseling Summary References 2. Approaches to Therapy Chapter Overview What is Psychotherapy? The Counseling and Psychotherapy Divide The Birth of Psychotherapy Different Facets of Counseling and Psychotherapy The Different Theoretical Orientations Summary References 3. Counseling in India Chapter Overview Mental Healthcare Movement in India Counseling and the Indian Scenario Culture and Counseling Transpersonal Psychology Dimensions of Spiritual Approach to Therapy Inappropriateness of Adhering to Western Approaches Indigenous Models of Counseling Eastern Approach to Counseling: A Combination of Therapy and Life Coaching Summary References 4. Counseling through the Lifespan Chapter Overview Developmental Psychology Counseling and Developmental Psychology Theories of Human Development Theories from Mechanistic Worldview Perspective Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development Theories from the Organismic Worldview Perspective Theories from the Contextualistic Worldview Perspective The Indian Focus: Philosophy of Indian Counseling Four Types of Human Goals Summary References 5. Preparing to be a Counselor Chapter Overview Education and Training for Careers in Counseling Psychology Preparation of Counselors Qualifi cation of Counselors Counselor Certifi cation Selection and Training of Professional Counselors Counseling Supervision Choosing a Graduate Program Summary References 6. The Counselor and the Counselee Chapter Overview The Counselor Philosophy and Attitude of a Professional Counselor Personality of Effective Counselors Skills of a Counselor Values in Counseling Ethical Considerations for a Counselor The Counselee The Counselee Characteristics and Variables Characteristics of a Successful Counselee Counselee Expectations Counselee Perceptions Summary References 7. Counselor Database Chapter Overview Role of Communication in the Process of Counseling Stages in the Counseling Process (Radhika Soundararajan, 2010) Evaluation of the Process (Swami Paramarthananda Saraswati) An Indigenous Model of Counseling Summary References 8. Counseling in the Educational Setting and Career Counseling Chapter Overview Counseling in an Educational Setting Who is a School Counselor? System of School Counseling—ASCA National Model Counselor’s Role and Responsibilities in Schools College Counseling Career Counseling Career Theories Campus Recruitment Training Program Summary References 9. Workplace Counseling Chapter Overview Why Workplace Counseling? Models of Workplace Counseling Theoretical Models of Stress Workplace Counseling in India Summary References 10. Hospital Counseling Chapter Overview Grief Counseling Counseling the Terminally Ill Pain Management Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling in the Hospital Summary References 11. Trauma Counseling: Psychological First Aid Chapter Overview What is Psychological First Aid? Delivering PFA: Professional Behavior Some Guidelines for PFA Administration Applications of PFA PFA for Students and Teachers Summary References 12. Counseling in Special Situations Chapter Overview Relationship Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling Issues Relevant to the Mental and Physical Well-being of Women Social Injustice Issue Counseling Addiction Counseling Counseling Juvenile Delinquents Suicide Counseling Fatigue and Taking Care of Oneself Spirituality and Wellness Summary References 13. Modern Trends in the Field of Counseling Chapter Overview Life Coaching Mentoring Consulting Training Convergence of Approaches and Thinking Stress Release Scenario in India Today Summary References Case Studies Index