Tag Archives: Theory

Practical Application of Theory

What are some ways that a development theory could be useful to you in the field of work you are interested in?  What about your personal life?  What do you want a theory to tell you?  What specific problems should/could … Continue reading

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Shaking the Tree of Psychotherapy – On Intuition and Spontaneity

I am both pleased and surprised that “throw-ins” are confirmed as the metaphorical bread and butter of the counseling profession.  (Corsini & Wedding, 2011)  I am a huge proponent of both intuition and spontaneity.  It feels more genuine than the … Continue reading

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Family Systems Theory

Although I wouldn’t have considered myself a family systems theory advocate prior to taking this course, I have becoming increasingly fond of the perspective.  I do not believe you can work with a client, either individually or in the context … Continue reading

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