Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy by C.H. Patterson

C.H. Patterson's Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of major theoretical approaches to psychotherapy.

The text systematically explores diverse perspectives, organized by major schools of thought.

The book begins with cognitive therapies, delves into learning theory approaches, examines psychoanalytic perspectives, explores perceptual-phenomenological approaches, and concludes with a discussion of eclectic approaches and a comparative analysis of divergences and convergences among the various theories.

This structured presentation offers a valuable resource for students and practitioners seeking a thorough understanding of the landscape of psychotherapy theories.

Part 1: Cognitive Approaches

• Chapter 1: Rational-Emotive Psychotherapy: Ellis
• Chapter 2: Cognitive Therapy: Beck
• Chapter 3: Cognitive Therapy and the Misconception Hypothesis: Raimy

Part 2: Learning Theory Approaches

• Chapter 4: Reinforcement Theory and Psychoanalytic Therapy: Dollard and Miller
• Chapter 5: Behavior Therapy: Wolpe
• Chapter 6: Learning Foundations of Behavior Therapy: Kanfer and Phillips
• Chapter 7: Social Learning Approach: Rotter
• Chapter 8: Cognitive-Behavior Modification: Meichenbaum

Part 3: Psychoanalytic Approaches

• Chapter 9: Psychoanalysis: Freud
• Chapter 10: Psychoanalytic Therapy: Alexander

Part 4: Perceptual-Phenomenological Approaches

• Chapter 11: Psychology of Personal Constructs and Counseling: Kelly
• Chapter 12: Transactional Analysis: Berne
• Chapter 13: Gestalt Therapy: Perls
• Chapter 14: Client-Centered Therapy: Rogers

Part 5: Existential Psychotherapy

• Chapter 15: Logotherapy: Frankl

Part 6: Eclectic Psychotherapy

• Chapter 16: Functional Eclectic Psychotherapy: Hart
• Chapter 17: Eclectic System of Clinical Practice: Thorne

Part 7: Divergences and Convergences

• Chapter 18: Divergences
• Chapter 19: Convergence