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]