Counseling Psychology: An Integrated Positive Psychological Approach Counseling Psychology An Integrated Positive Psychological Approach Ruth Chu‐Lien Chao This edition first published 2015 © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Registered Office John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8SQ, UK Editorial Offices 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148‐5020, USA 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford, OX4 2DQ, UK The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8SQ, UK For details of our global editorial offices, for customer services, and for information about how to apply for permission to reuse the copyright material in this book please see our website at www.wiley.com/wiley‐blackwell. The right of Ruth Chu‐Lien Chao to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, except as permitted by the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, without the prior permission of the publisher. Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that appears in print may not be available in electronic books. Designations used by companies to distinguish their products are often claimed as trademarks. All brand names and product names used in this book are trade names, service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The publisher is not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book. Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: While the publisher and author have used their best efforts in preparing this book, they make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. It is sold on the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering professional services and neither the publisher nor the author shall be liable for damages arising herefrom. If professional advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Library of Congress Cataloging‐in‐Publication Data applied for HB ISBN: 9781118468128 PB ISBN: 9781118468111 A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Cover image: Pine cone in grass © Catherine Lane / Getty Images Set in 10/13pt Minion by SPi Publisher Services, Pondicherry, India 1 2015 To KM The One and Only Sine qua non Contents Acknowledgments ix Part I Conceptual Framework 1 1 Introduction: Toward an Integrative Approach in Counseling 3 2 Therapeutic Relationship: Exploring Clients’ Symptoms and Strengths 17 3 Powered by Struggles and Strengths 26 Part II Integration of Counseling Theories and Positive Psychology 43 4 Positive Psychology in Counseling: What is it? 45 5 Psychoanalytic Therapy 57 6 Adlerian Therapy 76 7 Existential Therapy 96 8 Person‐Centered Therapy 112 9 Gestalt Therapy 129 10 Behavior Therapy 145 11 Cognitive‐Behavior Therapy 163 12 Reality Therapy 181 viii Contents 13 Feminist Therapy 198 14 Family Therapy 218 Appendix 236 References 239 Index 250