Hello All.
We’ve just started working on the 3rd edition revision of our textbook, “Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy in Context and Practice.”
For each edition of this and our Clinical Interviewing textbooks, we ask interested students, professionals, and academics to provide feedback. This is usually a positive process for us and for reader-volunteers because we usually end up learning from each other.
This time around, to make things manageable on my end, I’ll be accepting the first two volunteers for each chapter. If you’re interested, take a look at the list of chapters below.
What do you get out of the deal? Well, you get that nice warm feeling . . . AND a complimentary copy of the text (when it comes out) and your name and affiliation listed in the acknowledgements section of the text, and a BIG THANKS from Rita and me for your insights and assistance.
Thanks for your potential interest and have a great weekend.
Below there’s an outline listing the existing textbook chapters. If you’re interested in reading and commenting on one of these or need more information, send me an email: john.sf@mso.umt.edu
Thanks again for your interest and support!
John
Chapter 1: Psychotherapy and Counseling Essentials: An Introduction
Chapter 2: Psychoanalytic Approaches** [Each of the subsequent theories chapters follows the same outline as this one]**
Biographical Information: Sigmund Freud
Historical Context
Psychoanalytic Theoretical Principles
Evolution and Development in Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice
The Practice of Psychoanalytic Therapy
Case Analysis and Treatment Planning
Evidence-Based Status
Concluding Comments
Chapter Summary
Psychoanalytic Key Terms
Recommended Readings and Resources
Chapter 3: Individual Psychology and Adlerian Therapy
Chapter 4: Existential Theory and Therapy
Chapter 5: Person-Centered Theory and Therapy
Chapter 6: Gestalt Theory and Therapy
Chapter 7: Behavioral Theory and Therapy
Chapter 8: Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Therapy
Chapter 9: Choice Theory and Reality Therapy
Chapter 10: Feminist Theory and Therapy
Chapter 11: Constructive Theory and Therapy
Chapter 12: Family Systems Theory and Therapy
Chapter 13: Developing Your Multicultural Orientation and Skills
Chapter 14: Integrative and Evidence-Based New Generation Therapies
One Theory or Many?
Psychotherapy Integration: Historical and Theoretical Trends
The Practice of Eclectic and New Generation Integrative Therapies
Concluding Comments
Chapter Summary
Integrative Key Terms
Recommended Readings and Resources
John Sommers-Flanagan 
If I were not in the middle of edition 10 of Interpersonal Conflict, I’d raise my hand. But, no. Thanks! Joyce
Hi Joyce.
No worries. Good luck with the 10 edition. Of course, you’ve been through this a few times, so it should be routine now:).
Best,
John
Hello,
I would be interested to review chapter 1 on psychotherapy and chapter 8 on CBT. Thank you for the opportunity. I saw you at NASP and really enjoyed your session. I would also love a copy of your book when it comes out!
Sue
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Thanks Sue. I’ll respond to you via email. I’m glad you enjoyed NASP. I’ll be back there next year for a full-day. Best, John SF
Happy to read chapters – not sure which. My work tends to be a lot blending cognitive / affective, gestalt coming out of work in the 70s (2 chair, putting conflicting selves in different chairs and encouraging them to talk to each other) existential concerns nearly always in there with an awareness of culture, life stage etc… And mindfulness practice (slow down and really observe that glass of wine) focus on breathing for anxiety etcetc etc….
Hi Nancy.
I like your application of mindfulness to wine drinking. Last time I did mindfulness with you it involved ice cream. You really know your mindfulness foci. I’ll respond to you on email.
Thanks!
John
Dear Dr. Sommers-Flanagan,
I would be happy to read Chapter 12:Family Systems.
Regards,
Luisa
Hi Dr. Luisa.
Thanks for your response. I’ll write back via email, as I can see your address here.
Hope all is well.
John SF
One thing that would be nice for the new edition would be a spider-gram, or visual outline, of how the therapeutic interventions relate to one another. Possibly displayed on a continuum. Ie: Directed, Non-directive, Somatic processing, cognitive-behavior, etc.
Hi Dave. Spider-gram, hmm. How about a Spiderman gram where Spidey casts his web in different directions to organize the theories. Seriously. You make a good point. We need some visuals! Hope you’re well. John
I’m interested in chapters 8 and 13 if they’re still available. Side note, I was a student volunteer for one of your workshops (at the 2015 ACA conference). 🙂
Hi Daisy. Thanks for being interested! I’ll respond in detail to you via email. 2015 would have been Orlando, right? I’m pulling up a memory:). Best, John
Is this a current request? Anyways, I will like to review chapters 4 (Existential) and 6 (Gestalt). I am interested in applying both in my current international counsellor training research. This is a great opportunity.
Grace
Apologies. This is a 2016 request. Sorry for responding.
Grace
Hi Grace. No worries. Sorry that you missed the opportunity to review chapters. I’m sure there will be new chances in the future. Have a great weekend. JSF
I feel that in the future, including those with lived experience. Those who this kind of critical information will be used on can bring some amazing insights. Views from those with lived experience are probably the most valuable!