Handbook of Strengths-Based Clinical Practices

<p>An interdisciplinary handbook about strengths-based clinical practices, this book finds the common factors in specific models from social work, psychology, and counseling. The book ends with a grounded theory informed method that pulls together what each of the chapters report, and posits a theory based on that work. Comprised of 23 chapters and written by leaders in the human services fields, <i>Handbook of Strengths-Based Clinical Practices </i>shows how professionals and students can facilitate change and resiliency in those with whom they work. </p> <p><strong>I. Introduction to Strengths-Based Practice</strong> 1. Strengths-Based Counseling 2.0: Continuing the Discussion <em>Andy Young, Holly Nikels, Jeffrey Edwards & Stef Standefer </em>2. Strengths-based approaches: An interdisciplinary historical account. <em>Brian L. Kelly and Trevor G. Gates </em><b>II.<i> </i>Strengths-Based Clinical Practices With Varying Populations</b> 3. The Collaborative Change Model: a Strength Based Blueprint for the Treatment of Relational Complex Trauma <em>Mary Jo Barrett and Linda Stone Fish </em>4. Uncovery: Beneath the Monolith of Addiction There Remains a Human Being <em>Andy Young </em>5. Strengths-based culture and family <em>Anita Jones Thomas, Michael Massengale and Latifat Odunewu</em> 6.<em> </em>Strengths-Based Approaches and Strategies in School Counseling <em>E. C. M. Mason, Tasia Buford-Howell, Megan Kelly, & Vanessa Whitnell </em>7. The Economics of Developing Resilience with Families in Need: A Strengths-Based Approach <em>Tonya Davis</em> 8. Strengths-Based Affirmative Advocacy: School Counselor Strategies to Help LGBT Youth Become More of Who They Are <em>Matthew J. Beck </em>9. Strengths-based Theory and Practice: Perspectives and Strategies that Enhance Growth, Hope and Resilience for People Living with Chronic Illness and Disability <em>Michelle Marme’ </em><b>III. Strengths-Based work in different counseling contexts </b>10.<b> </b>The Power of Neurocounseling and Self-Regulation Skills <em>Lori A. Russell-Chapin </em>11. Accessing Strength from Within: Music Imagery and Mandalas <em>Louise Dimiceli-Mitran </em>12. Resourcing the Body: Moving within Strengths to Actualize Potential <em>Jessica Young</em> 13. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Applying Strength-Based Solutions in an Arena for Change <em>Sandra L. Kakacek </em>14. Positive Psychology in Counseling: Integrating Sport as a Framework for Performance Enhancement <em>Teresa B. Fletcher and Susan Hurley </em>15. Strengths Based Practice of Clinical Sport Psychology <em>Michele Kerulis </em>16. Positive Psychology: History and Practice as a Strengths-Based Model <em>Jeffrey K. Edwards </em><b>IV. Training and Education </b>17. Strengths-Based Clinical Supervision: An Examination of How it Works <em>Jeffrey K. Edwards </em>18. Reflecting Processes in Counselor-Training: Iterating Socially-Constructed Strengths-Based Learnings Within and Beyond the Classroom <em>David Kleist, </em><em>Katie Kostohryz, and Jane Coe Smith </em>19. Strengths-Based Internship Supervision <em>James Ruby </em>20. Strengths-based Supervision: Experiences of Supervisors and Supervisees <em>Mary Nichter and </em><em>Reade </em><em>Dowda </em>21. Strengths-Based Counselor Education: One Instructor’s Perspective <em>Julie K. West Russo </em>22. Strength in Numbers: Strength-Based Group Counseling <i>Duane A. Halbur and Holly J. Nikels </i>23. Finding Common Factors <em>Andy Young, James Ruby, Duane Halbur, Holly Nikels and Jeff Edwards</em></p>