Psychological Consultation: Introduction to Theory and Practice - Hardcover

Duane Brown; Walter B. Pryzwansky; Ann C. Schulte

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205268307 ISBN 13: 9780205268306

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 1997

Synopsis

School counselors and school psychologists need a contemporary reference on the current status of psychological consultation readily available. This book provides them with the necessary information they require to successfully help their students in need. This book covers both theory and practice with an increased emphasis on practice in this new edition. The text is comprehensive, covering all major approaches and strategies but is written primarily for school counselors and school psychologists. Topics include: mental health consultation; behavioral approaches; organizing change; consultation stages and processes; skills and characteristics; and more. School psychologists and school counselors.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The most comprehensive consultation book on the market, Psychological Consultation outlines the major theoretical approaches to consultation and offers concrete ideas about the consultation process and techniques of consultation.

Two chapters are devoted to specific consultees: parents and teachers. Additional chapters deal with consultation in organizations, the consultee, the consultant, and the use of data and information to inform the consultation process.

For counselors and psychologists.

About the Author

Dr. Duane Brown is the author of over two-dozen books and more than 100 articles and book chapters, many of which deal with consultation and collaboration. He retired from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2009. Prior to his appointment to the faculty at UNC-CH he held positions at West Virginia University and Iowa State University. He has consulted widely with public schools, universities, community agencies, and business. He has appeared on numerous television programs and radio talk shows and has been featured in many magazine and newspaper articles. He is currently working on the tenth edition of another one of his book, Career Information, Career Counseling, and Career Development, which is also published by Pearson Education. He and his wife, Sandra, live on Topsail Island, N.C

Edition details

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205268307
• ISBN 13: 9780205268306
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 318