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

This theory-focused  casebook provides the reader with an overview of multiple counseling  theories and utilizes specific cases representing a variety of clients  to demonstrate the integration of theory in clinical counseling and  social work practice. Through the use of dynamic cases, the reader is  shown how theory informs day-to-day practice.  Each theoretical case  study includes a section on cultural considerations and discussion  questions:

•Object Relations Theory: The Case of Elyse

•Self Psychology Theory: The Case of Evan

•Person-Centered Therapy: The Case of Tommy

•Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: The Case of Jim

•Relational Cultural Theory: The Case of Monica

•Systems Theory: The Case of Esperanza

•Experiential Therapy: The Case of Sam

Discovering  Theory in Clinical Practice: A Casebook for Clinical Counseling and  Social Work Practice is an essential text for instructors to teach the  development of a theoretical foundation that easily integrates into core  topics of relevance for graduate students in social work, counseling,  psychology, marriage and family therapy, and human behavior who intend  to work with a diverse set of client populations. The book also will be a  great asset to early-career practitioners and clinical supervision  participants who are continuing to build a professional working template  of skills in both theory and practice as they conceptualize patient  problems and develop treatment plans.