Handbook of Strengths-Based Clinical Practices Finding Common Factors

An interdisciplinary handbook about strengths-based clinical practices, this book finds the common factors in specific models from social work, psychology, and counseling. The book ends with a grounded theory informed method that pulls together what each of the chapters report, and posits a theory based on that work. Comprised of 23 chapters and written by leaders in the human services fields, Handbook of Strengths-Based Clinical Practices shows how professionals and students can facilitate change and resiliency in those with whom they work.

I. Introduction to Strengths-Based Practice 1. Strengths-Based Counseling 2.0: Continuing the Discussion Andy Young, Holly Nikels, Jeffrey Edwards & Stef Standefer 2. Strengths-based approaches: An interdisciplinary historical account. Brian L. Kelly and Trevor G. Gates II.Strengths-Based Clinical Practices With Varying Populations 3. The Collaborative Change Model: a Strength Based Blueprint for the Treatment of Relational Complex Trauma Mary Jo Barrett and Linda Stone Fish 4. Uncovery: Beneath the Monolith of Addiction There Remains a Human Being Andy Young 5. Strengths-based culture and family Anita Jones Thomas, Michael Massengale and Latifat Odunewu 6.Strengths-Based Approaches and Strategies in School Counseling E. C. M. Mason, Tasia Buford-Howell, Megan Kelly, & Vanessa Whitnell 7. The Economics of Developing Resilience with Families in Need: A Strengths-Based Approach Tonya Davis 8. Strengths-Based Affirmative Advocacy: School Counselor Strategies to Help LGBT Youth Become More of Who They Are Matthew J. Beck 9. Strengths-based Theory and Practice: Perspectives and Strategies that Enhance Growth, Hope and Resilience for People Living with Chronic Illness and Disability Michelle Marme’ III. Strengths-Based work in different counseling contexts 10.The Power of Neurocounseling and Self-Regulation Skills Lori A. Russell-Chapin 11. Accessing Strength from Within: Music Imagery and Mandalas Louise Dimiceli-Mitran 12. Resourcing the Body: Moving within Strengths to Actualize Potential Jessica Young 13. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Applying Strength-Based Solutions in an Arena for Change Sandra L. Kakacek 14. Positive Psychology in Counseling: Integrating Sport as a Framework for Performance Enhancement Teresa B. Fletcher and Susan Hurley 15. Strengths Based Practice of Clinical Sport Psychology Michele Kerulis 16. Positive Psychology: History and Practice as a Strengths-Based Model Jeffrey K. Edwards IV. Training and Education 17. Strengths-Based Clinical Supervision: An Examination of How it Works Jeffrey K. Edwards 18. Reflecting Processes in Counselor-Training: Iterating Socially-Constructed Strengths-Based Learnings Within and Beyond the Classroom David Kleist, Katie Kostohryz, and Jane Coe Smith 19. Strengths-Based Internship Supervision James Ruby 20. Strengths-based Supervision: Experiences of Supervisors and Supervisees Mary Nichter and Reade Dowda 21. Strengths-Based Counselor Education: One Instructor’s Perspective Julie K. West Russo 22. Strength in Numbers: Strength-Based Group Counseling Duane A. Halbur and Holly J. Nikels 23. Finding Common Factors Andy Young, James Ruby, Duane Halbur, Holly Nikels and Jeff Edwards

Jeffrey K. Edwards, EdD, LMFT, is professor emeritus at Northeastern Illinois University and a past president of the Illinois Counseling Association.

Andy Young, MA, LCPC, is owner and director of New Prairie Counseling Center in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Holly J. Nikels, PhD, LCPC, is professor and program coordinator in the Department of Counselor Education at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities