Discovering Theory in Clinical Practice: A Casebook for Clinical Counseling and Social Work Practice

Preface
Contents
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Chapter 1: Theory in Practice
	The Essence of Theory for Clinical Practice
	The Evolution of Clinical Theory
	Creating a Clinical Framework Using Theory
		Developing Client Goals Using Theory
		Planning and Implementing Change Strategies
		Using the Clinical Framework to Develop a Plan for Termination
	Summary
	References
Chapter 2: Interpersonal Theory: The Case of Lisa
	Introduction to Interpersonal Theory
	Introduction to the Case of Lisa
	Theoretical Integration
	Cultural Considerations
	Discussion Questions
	References
Chapter 3: Object Relations Theory: The Case of Elyse
	Introduction to Object Relations Theory
		D. W. Winnicott, Object Relations, and Therapy
	Introduction to the Case of Elyse
	Theoretical Integration
		Treatment
		Termination
	Cultural Considerations
	Discussion Questions
	References
Chapter 4: Self Psychology: The Case of Evan
	Introduction to Self-Psychology
		Selfobject Needs
		Optimal Frustration
		Empathy
		Therapeutic Model
	Introduction to the Case of Evan
	Theoretical Integration
		Selfobject Needs
		Selfobject Transferences in Therapeutic Environment
		Empathic Attunement and Optimal Frustrations
		Progress and Prognosis
	Cultural Considerations
	Discussion Questions
	References
Chapter 5: Psychoanalytic Theory: The Case of Emma
	Introduction to Psychoanalytic Theory
		The Psychoanalytic Cause
		The Unconscious and Repression
		Repetition
		The Drives, Jouissance, and Re-description
		Transference and the One Who Knows
	Introduction to the Case of Emma
		Development within the Context of the Family
	Theoretical Integration
		The Repressed Unconscious Desire
		The Drives
		Transference
		The Re-description
	Cultural Considerations
	Conclusion
	Discussion Questions
	References
Chapter 6: Person-Centered Therapy: The Case of Tommy
	Introduction to the Person-Centered Approach
		History and Theory Development
		Key Terms and Concepts
		Person-Centered Process
		Clinical Goals
		Qualities of the Clinician
	Link Between Person-centered Approach and Child-Centered Play Therapy
		Cultural Considerations of Child-Centered Play Therapy
	Introduction to the Case of Tommy
	Theoretical Integration
		Use of Person-Centered Creative Arts Therapy
		Use of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)
		Direct Techniques
		Cultural Considerations of Developmental Stage
		Termination
	Cultural Considerations
		Strengths and Weaknesses
	Discussion Questions
	References
Chapter 7: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: The Case of Wally
	Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
	Basics of CBT
		Problem Maintenance
		Change Mechanisms
		Method and Interventions
			Cognitive Restructuring
			Downward Arrow Technique
			Skill Building
			Thought Records
			Behavioral Experiments
	Introduction to the Case of Wally
		Work History
		Family of Origin and Marital History
		Family Context
		Current Symptoms
	Theoretical Integration
	Cultural Considerations
		Race and Sex
		Age
		Sociohistorical Influences
	Discussion Questions
	References
Chapter 8: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: The Case of Moses
	Introduction to the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Framework
		The Biosocial Model
			Secondary Targets
			Emotional Vulnerability and Self-Invalidation
			Apparent Competence and Active Passivity
			Unrelenting Crisis and Inhibited Grieving
		The Comprehensive Model
		Stages of Treatment
		Pre-treatment
		Stage 1
			Targets
		Diary Cards
			DBT Skills Training
		Validation
		Behavioral Chain Analysis
		Commitment Strategies
	Introduction to the Case of Moses
	Theoretical Integration
		Pre-treatment/Orientation and Commitment
			Target 1
			Target 2
			Target 3
		Secondary Targets
		Stage 1 Treatment
	Cultural Considerations
	Discussion Questions
	References
Chapter 9: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: The Case of Jim
	Introduction to Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
		Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Framework
		Behavioral Health in Primary Care Framework
	Introduction to the Case of Jim
	Theoretical Integration
	Cultural Considerations
	Discussion Questions
	References
Chapter 10: Narrative Therapy: The Case of J.J.
	Introduction to Narrative Therapy
		Narrative Theory and the Application of Narrative Therapy
	The Case of J.J.
	Theoretical Integration
		Narrative Therapy Techniques
	Cultural Considerations
	Discussion Questions
	References
Chapter 11: Relational Cultural Theory: The Case of Monica
	Introduction to Relational Cultural Theory
		Self-in-Relation Theory
		Relational Cultural Theory
		Principles of RCT Theory
	Introduction to the Case of Monica
	Theoretical Integration
		Working Through Disconnections with a Cultural Lens
	Cultural Considerations
	Discussion Questions
	References
Chapter 12: Systems Theory: The Case of Esperanza
	Introduction to Systems Theory
	Introduction to the Case of Esperanza
	Theoretical Integration
	Cultural Considerations
	Discussion Questions
	References
Chapter 13: Bowen Family Systems Theory: The Case of Juliette
	Introduction to Bowen Family Systems Theory
		How Problems Arise
			Differentiation of Self
			Triangles
			Nuclear Family Emotional Process
			Marital Conflict
				Dysfunction in a Spouse
				Impairment in a Child
			The Family Projection Process
			Emotional Cutoff
			Multigenerational Transmission Process
			Sibling Position
			Societal Emotional Process
	Introduction to the Case of Juliette
		Multigenerational Information from Family Diagram
		Nuclear Family Information from Family Diagram
	Theoretical Integration
	Cultural Considerations
	Discussion Questions
	References
Chapter 14: Experiential Therapy: The Case of Sam
	Introduction to Experiential Theory
		Premises of Experiential Theory
		Aims
		Metaphoric Transfer
		Redefining the Use of an Office
		Settings
		Options
		Selecting an Experiential Activity
		Steps in Experiential Therapy
			Step 1: Experience
			Step 2: Reflect
			Step 3: Generalize
			Step 4: Apply and Transfer
		Provider Considerations
		Safety
		Training and Credentialing of Providers
		Access Ability
	Introduction to the Case of Sam
		Family Dynamics
		Care Plan
	Theoretical Integration
		Embraced by Grace
		Provider Reflections
	Cultural Considerations
	Conclusion
	Discussion Questions
	References
Appendix
	Life as a Road Exercise
	Ropes Course Activities
	Equine Activities
Index