The Unfolding Life: Counseling Across the Lifespan by Radha J. Horton-Parker (En

Description: The Unfolding Life by Radha J. Horton-Parker, Nina W. Brown This text seeks to prepare counselors-in-training to better understand personal growth and self development. Its approach is designed to guide readers to better self-understanding through reviews of prevailing theory and through a series of excercises. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Horton-Parker and Brown seek to prepare counselors-in-training to better understand personal growth and self development. Their approach is designed to guide readers to better self-understanding through reviews of prevailing theory and through a series of exercises. Each chapter presents one or more exercises designed to allow the reader an opportunity to explore his/her personal development and to become aware of any unfinished and/or unresolved business that could emerge as countertransference with clients.The basic theories of psychological growth and development—moral, cognitive, and gender identity—are examined under the stages of development throughout the life span. The specialized theories for the different stages, such as childhood and adolescence, are presented along with counseling applications for that specific stage. Readers are provided with numerous examples of how to use this information to better help clients. Other unique features include material on becoming a culturally sensitive counselor and an explanation of object-relations and self-psychology theories. Of particular interest to researchers and students involved with counseling issues. Author Biography RADHA J. HORTON-PARKER is Associate Professor of Counseling at Old Dominion University and a National Certified Counselor and National Certified School Counselor. She currently serves on the editorial review board of Counseling and Values. Her recent publications include articles on helping parents develop prosocial behavior in children, using rituals in counseling, and training school counselors in professional development schools.NINA W. BROWN is Professor of Counseling at Old Dominion University, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She has published 12 books on group therapy, destructive narcisism, and object-relations theories. Review ?The authors do an excellent job....Recommended. Undergraduates through professionals.?-Choice"The authors do an excellent job....Recommended. Undergraduates through professionals."-Choice Promotional Designed to help counselors-in-training better understand personal growth and self development. Long Description Horton-Parker and Brown seek to prepare counselors-in-training to better understand personal growth and self development. Their approach is designed to guide readers to better self-understanding through reviews of prevailing theory and through a series of exercises. Each chapter presents one or more exercises designed to allow the reader an opportunity to explore his/her personal development and to become aware of any unfinished and/or unresolved business that could emerge as countertransference with clients. The basic theories of psychological growth and development--moral, cognitive, and gender identity--are examined under the stages of development throughout the life span. The specialized theories for the different stages, such as childhood and adolescence, are presented along with counseling applications for that specific stage. Readers are provided with numerous examples of how to use this information to better help clients. Other unique features include material on becoming a culturally sensitive counselor and an explanation of object-relations and self-psychology theories. Of particular interest to researchers and students involved with counseling issues. Review Quote "The authors do an excellent job....Recommended. Undergraduates through professionals."- Choice Promotional "Headline" Designed to help counselors-in-training better understand personal growth and self development. Details ISBN0897899156 Author Nina W. Brown Short Title UNFOLDING LIFE -OSI Pages 320 Language English ISBN-10 0897899156 ISBN-13 9780897899154 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 158.3 Year 2002 Publication Date 2002-09-30 Subtitle Counseling Across the Lifespan Country of Publication United States Affiliation Associate Professor of Counseling , Old Dominion University, Virginia, USA Place of Publication Westport Birth 1936 Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9780897899154 UK Release Date 2002-09-30 AU Release Date 2002-09-30 NZ Release Date 2002-09-30 US Release Date 2002-09-30 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Alternative 9780313360510 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9785566;

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