Instructor Manual:
Solution Manual for Theory and Practice of
Counseling and Psychotherapy, International
Edition 11e Dr. Gerald Corey
Chapter 1-15
Chapter 1: Overview and Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter ................................................................................................... 1
Chapter Objectives ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter Outline .......................................................................................................................................... 2
PURPOSE AND PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHAPTER
The purpose of this chapter is to give students an introduction and overview of the Theory and Practice of
Counseling and Psychotherapy textbook. First, we explain the author’s philosophical stance and
suggested ways to use the textbook. Next, we differentiate between the contemporary counseling models
by using the Stan and Gwen cases to identify the key issues. Finally, we describe the key themes of how
each therapeutic technique presents as a demonstrated counseling session with Gwen.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
1. Explain the author’s philosophical stance.
2. Identify suggested ways to use this book.
3. Differentiate between each contemporary counseling model discussed in this book.
4. Identify key issues presented in the case of Stan.
5. Identify key issues presented in the case of Gwen.
6. Describe the key themes of the video counseling sessions with Gwen.
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, Instructor Manual: Chapter 1: Overview and Introduction
CHAPTER OUTLINE
The following outline organizes activities (including any existing discussion questions in PowerPoints or
other supplements) and assessments by chapter (and therefore by topic), so that you can see how all the
content relates to the topics covered in the text.
I. From My Point of View (01.01, PPT Slides 1-6)
a. Author’s philosophical orientation is strongly influenced by existential approach
i. Draws on various therapy approaches
ii. Uses role-playing techniques
b. Psychoanalytic emphasis on early psychosexual and psychosocial development
c. Value cognitive behavioral focus on how our thinking affects the way we feel and
behave
d. Exercise increasing freedom to create our own future
i. Limited by social, environmental, cultural, and biological realties
e. Philosophy of counseling challenges the assumption that therapy is exclusively aimed at
“curing” psychological “aliments”
f. As a counselor, you need to remain open to your own personal development and address
any significant personal problems
g. It is essential for a counselor to be grounded in various theories of personality and to
learn how they are related to theories of counseling
II. How to Use this Book (01.02, PPT Slides 7-8)
a. The personal tone of the book invites you to relate what you are reading to your own
experiences
b. To understand human functioning, it is imperative to account for the physical,
emotional, mental, social, cultural, political, and spiritual dimensions.
III. Theory Chapters – An Overview (01.03, PPT Slides 9-10)
a. Psychodynamic approaches
i. Psychoanalytic therapy
ii. Adlerian therapy
b. Experiential and relationship-oriented therapies
i. Existential therapy
ii. Person-centered therapy
iii. Gestalt therapy
c. Cognitive behavioral approaches
i. Behavior therapy
ii. Cognitive behavior therapy
iii. Choice theory/reality therapy
d. Systems and postmodern approaches
i. Feminist therapy
ii. Postmodern approaches
iii. Family systems therapy
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9798214033549; Chapter 2: The Professional Counselor
IV. The Case of Stan: An Introduction (01.04, PPT Slides 11-12)
a. Intake Interview with Stan
b. Overview of Some Key Themes in Stan’s Life
V. The Case of Gwen: An Introduction (01.05, PPT Slide3 13-15)
a. Background on the Case of Gwen
i. Gwen is a 56-year-old, married, African American women presenting with
fibromyalgia, difficulty sleeping, and a history of anxiety and depression
b. Intake Session
VI. Experience Counseling Sessions with Gwen (01.06, PPT Slides 16-18)
a. Overview of Video MindTap Program for the Case of Gwen
Instructor Manual
Corey, Theory & Practice of Counseling & Psychotherapy, 11th ed,
9798214033549; Chapter 2: The Professional Counselor
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter ................................................................................................... 4
Chapter Objectives ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter Outline .......................................................................................................................................... 4
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accessible website, in whole or in part.
, Instructor Manual: Corey, Theory & Practice of Counseling & Psychotherapy, 11th ed,
9798214033549; Chapter 2: The Professional Counselor
PURPOSE AND PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHAPTER
The purpose of this chapter is to identify characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person and to
describe the benefits of seeking personal counseling as a counselor. We will explain the concepts of
bracketing and managing a counselor’s personal values and how it relates to identifying goals in
counseling. Next, we will discuss the diversity issues in the therapeutic relationship and what is involved
in acquiring competency as a multicultural counselor. Finally, we will identify issues facing beginning
therapists and the lifestyle changes that are needed for self-care.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
1. Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person.
2. Describe the benefits of seeking personal counseling as a counselor.
3. Explain the concept of bracketing and what is involved in managing a counselor’s personal
values.
4. Explain how values relate to identifying goals in counseling.
5. Discuss the role of diversity issues in the therapeutic relationship.
6. Describe what is involved in acquiring competency as a multicultural counselor.
7. Identify issues faced by beginning therapists.
8. Describe the main therapeutic lifestyle changes that are key to self-care.
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CHAPTER OUTLINE
The following outline organizes activities (including any existing discussion questions in PowerPoints or
other supplements) and assessments by chapter (and therefore by topic), so that you can see how all the
content relates to the topics covered in the text.
VII. The Counselor as Therapist (02.01, PPT Slides 1-8)
a. Personal Characteristics of Effective Counselors
I. Effective therapists have an identity
II. Effective therapists respect and appreciate themselves
III. Effective therapists are open to change
IV. Effective therapists make choices that are life oriented
V. Effective therapists are authentic, sincere, and honest
VI. Effective therapists have a sense of humor
VII. Effective therapists may make mistake and are willing to admit them
VIII. Effective therapists generally line in the present
IX. Effective therapists appreciate the influence of culture
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accessible website, in whole or in part.
Solution Manual for Theory and Practice of
Counseling and Psychotherapy, International
Edition 11e Dr. Gerald Corey
Chapter 1-15
Chapter 1: Overview and Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter ................................................................................................... 1
Chapter Objectives ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter Outline .......................................................................................................................................... 2
PURPOSE AND PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHAPTER
The purpose of this chapter is to give students an introduction and overview of the Theory and Practice of
Counseling and Psychotherapy textbook. First, we explain the author’s philosophical stance and
suggested ways to use the textbook. Next, we differentiate between the contemporary counseling models
by using the Stan and Gwen cases to identify the key issues. Finally, we describe the key themes of how
each therapeutic technique presents as a demonstrated counseling session with Gwen.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
1. Explain the author’s philosophical stance.
2. Identify suggested ways to use this book.
3. Differentiate between each contemporary counseling model discussed in this book.
4. Identify key issues presented in the case of Stan.
5. Identify key issues presented in the case of Gwen.
6. Describe the key themes of the video counseling sessions with Gwen.
[return to top]
© 2024 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly 1
accessible website, in whole or in part.
, Instructor Manual: Chapter 1: Overview and Introduction
CHAPTER OUTLINE
The following outline organizes activities (including any existing discussion questions in PowerPoints or
other supplements) and assessments by chapter (and therefore by topic), so that you can see how all the
content relates to the topics covered in the text.
I. From My Point of View (01.01, PPT Slides 1-6)
a. Author’s philosophical orientation is strongly influenced by existential approach
i. Draws on various therapy approaches
ii. Uses role-playing techniques
b. Psychoanalytic emphasis on early psychosexual and psychosocial development
c. Value cognitive behavioral focus on how our thinking affects the way we feel and
behave
d. Exercise increasing freedom to create our own future
i. Limited by social, environmental, cultural, and biological realties
e. Philosophy of counseling challenges the assumption that therapy is exclusively aimed at
“curing” psychological “aliments”
f. As a counselor, you need to remain open to your own personal development and address
any significant personal problems
g. It is essential for a counselor to be grounded in various theories of personality and to
learn how they are related to theories of counseling
II. How to Use this Book (01.02, PPT Slides 7-8)
a. The personal tone of the book invites you to relate what you are reading to your own
experiences
b. To understand human functioning, it is imperative to account for the physical,
emotional, mental, social, cultural, political, and spiritual dimensions.
III. Theory Chapters – An Overview (01.03, PPT Slides 9-10)
a. Psychodynamic approaches
i. Psychoanalytic therapy
ii. Adlerian therapy
b. Experiential and relationship-oriented therapies
i. Existential therapy
ii. Person-centered therapy
iii. Gestalt therapy
c. Cognitive behavioral approaches
i. Behavior therapy
ii. Cognitive behavior therapy
iii. Choice theory/reality therapy
d. Systems and postmodern approaches
i. Feminist therapy
ii. Postmodern approaches
iii. Family systems therapy
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accessible website, in whole or in part.
, Instructor Manual: Corey, Theory & Practice of Counseling & Psychotherapy, 11th ed,
9798214033549; Chapter 2: The Professional Counselor
IV. The Case of Stan: An Introduction (01.04, PPT Slides 11-12)
a. Intake Interview with Stan
b. Overview of Some Key Themes in Stan’s Life
V. The Case of Gwen: An Introduction (01.05, PPT Slide3 13-15)
a. Background on the Case of Gwen
i. Gwen is a 56-year-old, married, African American women presenting with
fibromyalgia, difficulty sleeping, and a history of anxiety and depression
b. Intake Session
VI. Experience Counseling Sessions with Gwen (01.06, PPT Slides 16-18)
a. Overview of Video MindTap Program for the Case of Gwen
Instructor Manual
Corey, Theory & Practice of Counseling & Psychotherapy, 11th ed,
9798214033549; Chapter 2: The Professional Counselor
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter ................................................................................................... 4
Chapter Objectives ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter Outline .......................................................................................................................................... 4
© 2024 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly 3
accessible website, in whole or in part.
, Instructor Manual: Corey, Theory & Practice of Counseling & Psychotherapy, 11th ed,
9798214033549; Chapter 2: The Professional Counselor
PURPOSE AND PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHAPTER
The purpose of this chapter is to identify characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person and to
describe the benefits of seeking personal counseling as a counselor. We will explain the concepts of
bracketing and managing a counselor’s personal values and how it relates to identifying goals in
counseling. Next, we will discuss the diversity issues in the therapeutic relationship and what is involved
in acquiring competency as a multicultural counselor. Finally, we will identify issues facing beginning
therapists and the lifestyle changes that are needed for self-care.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
1. Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person.
2. Describe the benefits of seeking personal counseling as a counselor.
3. Explain the concept of bracketing and what is involved in managing a counselor’s personal
values.
4. Explain how values relate to identifying goals in counseling.
5. Discuss the role of diversity issues in the therapeutic relationship.
6. Describe what is involved in acquiring competency as a multicultural counselor.
7. Identify issues faced by beginning therapists.
8. Describe the main therapeutic lifestyle changes that are key to self-care.
[return to top]
CHAPTER OUTLINE
The following outline organizes activities (including any existing discussion questions in PowerPoints or
other supplements) and assessments by chapter (and therefore by topic), so that you can see how all the
content relates to the topics covered in the text.
VII. The Counselor as Therapist (02.01, PPT Slides 1-8)
a. Personal Characteristics of Effective Counselors
I. Effective therapists have an identity
II. Effective therapists respect and appreciate themselves
III. Effective therapists are open to change
IV. Effective therapists make choices that are life oriented
V. Effective therapists are authentic, sincere, and honest
VI. Effective therapists have a sense of humor
VII. Effective therapists may make mistake and are willing to admit them
VIII. Effective therapists generally line in the present
IX. Effective therapists appreciate the influence of culture
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