Featuring important theories and trends not covered in other foundational texts, this book is designed to equip the next generation of counselors with the tools they need for understanding the core dimensions of the helping relationship. Topical experts provide contemporary information and insight on the following theories: psychoanalytic, Jungian, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, cognitive behavior, dialectical behavior, rational emotive behavior, reality therapy/choice theory, family, feminist, transpersonal, and-new to this edition-solution-focused and narrative therapies, as well as creative approaches to counseling. Each theory is discussed from the perspective of historical background, human nature, major constructs, applications, the change process, traditional and brief intervention strategies, cross-cultural considerations, and limitations. The use of a consistent case study across chapters reinforces the differences between theories. A complimentary test manual and PowerPoints for instructors' use are available by request to ACA. Following a Preface, Part 1: Foundations for Individual Counseling and Psychotherapy, presents the following chapters: (1) The Helping Relationship: From Core Dimensions to Brief and Integrative Possibilities (David Capuzzi, Mark D. Stauffer, and Douglas R. Gross); and (2) Diversity and Social Justice Issues in Counseling and Psychotherapy (Manivong J. Ratts, Julian Rafferty McCullough, and Deborah J. Rubel). Part 2: Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy, provides the following chapters: (3) Psychoanalytic Theory (Adrianne L. Johnson); (4) Jungian Analytical Theory (Kimberly Nelson and Abbé Finn); (5) Adlerian Theory (Roxane L. Dufrene, Kathryn L. Henderson, and Emeline C. Eckart); (6) Existential Theory (Mary Lou Bryant Frank); (7) Person-Centered Theory (Richard J. Hazler); (8) Gestalt Theory (Melinda Haley, Sarah H. Golden, and Rebecca D. Nate); (9) Cognitive Behavior Theories (Yurandol O. Powers and Cynthia R. Kalodner); (10) Dialectical Behavior Theory (Laura R. Haddock); (11) Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (Ann Vernon); (12) Reality Therapy/Choice Theory (Robert E. Wubbolding); (13) Family Theory (Cass Dykeman); (14) Feminist Theory (Barbara Herlihy and Candace N. Park); and (15) Transpersonal Theory (Jonathan W. Carrier and Nathanael G. Mitchell). Part 3: Constructivist Theories and Creative Approaches offers these chapters: (16) Constructivist Theories: Solution-Focused and Narrative Therapies (Cirecie A. West-Olatunji and Marilyn Rush-Ossenbeck); (17) Creative Approaches in Counseling and Psychotherapy (Thelma Duffey, Shane Haberstroh, and Heather Trepal).