Review of Readings in modern methods of counseling

Abstract

Reviews the book, "Readings in modern methods of counseling," by A. H. Brayfield (Ed.) (see record 2005-10884-000 ). The purpose of this valuable source book is well-stated in its preface "to present a fairly systematic account of modern counseling theory, practice and research as found in recent periodical literature" (p. v). Classroom teacher, student and practitioner alike will be grateful for the compilation of original papers, hitherto scattered among elusive books and dusty back volumes of periodicals. Moreover, the readings are enriched and integrated by the author's comments in his preface and in his introductory remarks preceding each block of readings. The five major divisions of the book deal with clinical method, diagnosis, treatment, interviewing, and evaluation. The author's opening section on "counseling in transition" points up a general trend toward professionalization and more rigorous training standards in the field of counseling, along with a "linking of counseling and psychotherapy." In all, a healthy balance is maintained in the provision of readings distributed among the "educational, vocational and personal" aspects of counseling. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)