Changing views of theory and practice in counselling: Multiple intelligences, eclecticism and the therapeutic alliance

Mark R Pearson; Patrick O'Brien

doi:10.59158/001c.71121

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Changing views of theory and practice in counselling: Multiple intelligences, eclecticism and the therapeutic alliance

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Changing views of theory and practice in counselling: Multiple intelligences, eclecticism and the therapeutic alliance

Mark R Pearson and Patrick O'Brien

Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia, Vol.1(1)

2012

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59158/001c.71121

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Abstract

Psychology

counselling

eclecticism

expressive therapies

integrative therapy

multiple intelligences

therapeutic alliance.

In the wake of the movement towards integrative and eclectic practice, and individually tailored treatments, in the field of counselling, the search for unifying theories continues. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (MI), only recently applied to the field of counselling, has a contribution to make in evolving a framework for eclecticism. MI theory may also have a particular contribution to make towards helping counsellors strengthen the therapeutic alliance and enhance flexibility in responding to clients' needs. Gaining an understanding of clients' preferred cognitive and communication styles, or 'intelligences', enhances an ability to tailor treatment. This article argues that practical ways to increase the strength of the therapeutic alliance, as well as new theoretical foundations for eclectic choices, could emerge through the application of MI theory in the form of expressive therapies / creative arts therapies.

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Title: Changing views of theory and practice in counselling: Multiple intelligences, eclecticism and the therapeutic alliance
Authors: Mark R Pearson (Author) - University of Notre Dame
Patrick O'Brien (Author) - University of Notre Dame
Publication details: Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia, Vol.1(1)
Publisher: Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia
Date published: 2012
DOI: 10.59158/001c.71121
ISSN: 2201-7089
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449132902621
Output Type: Journal article

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