TY - BOOK AU - Ward,Colin C. AU - Reuter,Teri TI - Strength-centered counseling: integrating postmodern approaches and skills with practice SN - 1412973295 AV - BF636.7.H86 W37 2011 U1 - 158.3 22 PY - 2011///] CY - Thousand Oaks, Calif. PB - SAGE KW - Humanistic counseling KW - Client-centered psychotherapy KW - Counseling N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; The essence of strength-centered counseling -- Emergence of postmodernism -- Postmodern counseling -- Central role of language in strength-centered counseling -- The stance -- The steps -- Envisioning a preferred life -- Understanding goals -- Understanding personal wellness -- Practicing personal preferences -- Becoming a competent strength-centered counselor -- A strength-centered counselor's survival guide -- Appendix A: Counselor interview & reflection guide : shared understanding : the stance -- Appendix B: Counselor interview & reflection guide : shared understanding : the steps -- Appendix C: Counselor interview & reflection guide : contracted change : a preferred life -- Appendix D: Counselor interview & reflection guide : contracted change : understanding goals -- Appendix E: Counselor interview & reflection guide : developed lifestyle : understanding and practicing personal wellness -- Appendix F: Strength cards ER -