Section 1: Techniques Based on Solution-Focused Brief Counseling Approaches ScalingExceptionsProblem-Free TalkMiracle QuestionFlagging the Minefield Section 2: Techniques Based on Adlerian or Psychodynamic Approaches I-MessagesActing As IfSpitting in the SoupMutual StorytellingParadoxical Intention Section 3: Techniques Based on Gestalt and Psychodrama Principles Empty ChairBody Movement and ExaggerationRole Reversal Section 4: Techniques Based on Mindfulness Approaches Visual/Guided ImageryDeep BreathingProgressive Muscle Relaxation Training (PMRT)Mindfulness Meditation Section 5: Techniques Based on Humanistic-Phenomenological Approaches Self-DisclosureConfrontationMotivational InterviewingStrength Bombardment Section 6: Techniques Based on Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches Self-TalkReframingThought StoppingCognitive RestructuringRational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): The ABCDEF Model and Rational-Emotive ImagerySystematic DesensitizationStress Inoculation Training Section 7: Techniques for Use Within and Between Sessions Assigning HomeworkBibliotherapyJournaling Section 8: Techniques Based on Social Learning Approaches ModelingBehavioral RehearsalRole Play Section 9: Techniques Based on Behavioral Approaches Using Positive Reinforcement Premack PrincipleBehavior ChartToken EconomyBehavioral Contract Section 10: Techniques Based on Behavioral Approaches Using Punishment ExtinctionTime OutResponse CostOvercorrection Section 11: Techniques Based on Emerging Approaches Narrative TherapyStrengths-based ApproachClient Advocacy

New and updated features of this title NEW: New chapters in this edition provide the latest information on important emerging issues and techniques. The new chapters cover mindfulness meditation (Chapter 17), assigning homework (Chapter 29), narrative theory (Chapter 43), strengths-based counseling (Chapter 44) and client advocacy (Chapter 45).NEW: A new section covers techniques that can help clients reach counseling goals outside of counseling sessions.UPDATED: Transcripts, case examples and step-by-step descriptions of implementations of techniques help students bridge theory to practice. These provide actual demonstrations of each technique and familiarize students with possible client responses.NEW: The 3rd Edition includes 5 new case studies.NEW: Application Questions at the end of each chapter prompt students to apply the chapter techniques to the 5 brief case studies provided in the introduction or to 1 of their own clients.