The Human Services Counseling Toolbox: Theory, Development, Technique, and Resources

by William A. Howatt

Book Overview

This unique book, developed by the author with the help of his students at Nova Scotia Community College, provides an overview of the field of helping, discussion of the field's 12 major theories and corresponding techniques with a special focus on helping readers develop their own counseling style or orientation. After reviewing and applying the content, readers decide what theory or combination of theories and techniques resonate for them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0534359329
• ISBN13: 9780534359324
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 317 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

The sharpest tool in your toolbox!

This book was the product of "necessity is the mother of invention. Mr. Howatt was looking for an easy-to-use resource for present and future counselors; unable to find what he was looking for, he turned to his students who helped him write this excellent resource for the Human Services professional. This book guides future counselors in developing their own counseling style, by outlining various counseling processes and techniques, as well as offering two effective tools to use in choosing a counseling orientation from the 12 commonly used counseling theories and techniques described in this book. There are chapters on each of the 12 theories, and also an additional nine chapters devoted to "first aid counseling," covering crisis management and interventions for suicide, addictions, grief, eating disorders, stress, and verbal crises.

A handy guide to better helping!

This is a good reference for old Psychology majors and those in the counseling field. References alot of contemporary research, a great way to get caught up with what's been happening. Easy to read, cuts to the chase and focuses on the main concepts of the theories presented. Especially enjoyed the section on Rollo May and other existentialists.