Psychological Consultation: Introduction to Theory and Practice - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205322107 ISBN 13: 9780205322107

Publisher: Pearson, 2000

Synopsis

Psychological Consultation outlines the major theoretical approaches to consultation and offers concrete ideas about the consultation process and techniques of consultation.

This comprehensive consultation book devotes two chapters 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.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Psychological Consultation and Collaboration highlights the major theoretical approaches to consultation and collaboration and offers concrete ideas about the processes as well as techniques and strategies for use in collaboration and consultation. This comprehensive book devotes two chapters 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. This sixth edition includes significant new information regarding collaboration and a completely rewritten chapter on behavioral consultation. The assessment model incorporated into the behavioral consultation and collaboration chapter follows the federal guidelines for assessment and intervention for exceptional children and includes material that can be used with all students.

New to This Edition

• Cross-cultural concepts have been incorporated throughout the book. Stronger emphasis on cross-cultural consultation and skills needed in this area prepares students to consult with a variety of consultees.
• New information on the influence of cultural values on the consultation and collaboration process, differences in verbal and non-verbal communication in the major cultural groups in the United States, and tips for using this information in cross-cultural work are included. Each of the theories discussed is critiqued for its utility in cross-cultural consultation.
• A completely rewritten Chapter 4 based on an eclectic behavioral model is included in this edition.
• Consultation and collaboration are contrasted in Chapter 1.
• Chapter 2 on mental-health consultation has been extensively rewritten.

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: Pearson
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0205322107
• ISBN 13: 9780205322107
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 384