By Duane A. Halbur & Kimberly Vess Halbur
Publisher: Pearson (2018) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 9780134805726
Developing Your Theoretical Orientation in Counseling and Psychotherapy is a practical guide designed to help counseling students and professionals identify, refine, and articulate their personal theoretical approach to clinical practice.
The 4th edition provides structured activities, self-assessments, and reflection exercises that walk readers through the process of examining their values, beliefs, and preferred counseling methods. It introduces the major theories of counseling while encouraging integration and flexibility in applying them across diverse client situations.
Updated with contemporary perspectives and examples, this edition also emphasizes multicultural competence, evidence-based practice, and the importance of aligning theory with personal strengths and professional goals.
Ideal for counseling students and early-career clinicians, this text serves as both a learning tool and a professional development resource for building a strong therapeutic identity.