Journal article
Pluralism in counselling and psychotherapy: An introduction to theory and implications for practice
Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia, Vol.7(1)
2019
Abstract
This article provides an overview of the pluralistic approach to counselling and psychotherapy. It discusses the way the practices have moved from an earlier "schoolism" or "one for all" approach, to an interest in developing and testing integrative practices. Furthermore, the increasingly respectful relating with clients that emerges from taking client preferences and differences into account is discussed. The way pluralistic practice leads both logically and ethically towards an extension of Carl Roger's person-centred approach, introduced over 60 years ago, is discussed. The need for more detailed outcome research on pluralism is identified, and the inclusion of personal development within counsellor education, to prepare individuals to be flexible in their responses and willing to discover client perspectives is recommended.
Details
- Title
- Pluralism in counselling and psychotherapy: An introduction to theory and implications for practice
- Authors
- Mark R Pearson (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastMarc de Bruin (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
- Publication details
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia, Vol.7(1); 12
- Publisher
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.59158/001c.71115
- ISSN
- 2201-7089; 2201-7089
- Copyright note
- Copyright (c) 2019 Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia. Reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451489102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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