Counseling : theory, skills and practice

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