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APA Counseling & Clinical Psychology Resources for Course Adoption 

Help train the next generation of psychologists with the latest psychotherapy videos and coursebooks.

COUNSELING & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSEBOOKS

Learning Emotion-Focused Therapy, Second Edition

By Robert Elliott, Jeanne C. Watson, Rhonda N. Goldman, and Leslie S. Greenberg

Refreshed with up-to-date coverage on EFT theory and practice, this second edition provides trainees with the latest theoretical, practical, and organizational developments of the past 20 years. New updates include current integrated models of emotional deepening and EFT case formulation, enhanced self-reflection activities, and a comprehensive review of existing research in EFT.

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CLINICAL SKILLS COURSEBOOKS

COUNSELING & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSEBOOKS

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Counseling Psychology, 
Fourth Edition

By Charles J. Gelso and Elizabeth Nutt Williams

In this latest edition, authors Gelso and Williams survey the expanding field of counseling psychology, including its history, themes, contributions to research, and more. Building on previous editions, Counseling Psychology engages students in crucial topics within the field such as social justice, ethics, and cultural competence.

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Cultural Humility, Second Edition 

By Joshua N. Hook, Don Davis, Jesse Owen, and Cirleen DeBlaere

Updated with new case examples and learning activities, the latest edition of this coursebook provides clinicians in training with resources to demonstrate how cultural humility and a multicultural orientation (MCO) can help therapists address systemic issues that can make therapy difficult for clients.

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Helping Skills, Sixth Edition

By Clara E. Hill, Harold Chui, and Judith A. Gerstenblith

The latest edition of this seminal textbook offers an updated model for aspiring helping professionals to enhance their clinical skills. With significant updates including new interactive self-reflection exercises, role-play activities, and case examples, Helping Skills is an easy-to-read guide for trainees and seasoned professionals alike.

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Theories of Psychotherapy Series®

This 33-book series equips students and trainees with a foundational understanding of the major theoretical models practiced by psychotherapists today. Each book presents a detailed review of the history, key concepts, and application of a particular theoretical approach to clients' assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Therapies covered include:

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  • Cognitive and Behavioral 
  • Psychodynamic and Analytic 
  • Humanistic and Experiential 
  • Constructivist and Narrative 
  • Relational and Cultural 
  • Systemic and Family 

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APA PSYCTHERAPY®

Featuring 900+ candid therapy sessions, APA PsycTherapy
is a streaming video platform that allows trainees and professionals to observe techniques from expert therapists and hone their psychotherapy skills. Covering over 100 therapeutic approaches and 245 topics, APA PsycTherapy is a proven training resource for students and instructors.

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Addressing Cultural Complexities in Counseling and Clinical Practice, Fourth Edition

By Pamela A. Hays

This newly updated edition surveys culturally adapted cognitive behavioral tools and techniques for counseling and clinical practice. Featuring contemporary discussion of marginalized populations, including gender identity and disability research, this coursebook highlights the ADDRESSING framework using illustrative case studies and insightful examples.

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Practical Ethics for Psychologists, Fourth Edition

By Samuel J. Knapp and Randy Fingerhut

Guided by the APA Ethics Code and a social justice perspective, Practical Ethics for Psychologists examines how to achieve higher standards of ethical practice in their work. Through vivid case examples, Knapp and Fingerhut explore ethical dilemmas that psychologists face, including informed consent, confidentiality, maintaining competence, and protecting the welfare of clients.

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Essentials of Deliberate 
Practice Series

Deliberate practice exercises provide students and trainees the opportunity to build competence in essential skills across a myriad of therapies and approaches. This series features 13 coursebooks with a variety of role-playing scenarios in which two trainees act as a client and a clinician to develop their own personal therapeutic styles. Therapies covered include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral and Behavior-Change
  • Psychodynamic and Experiential
  • Systemic and Relational
  • Multicultural and Contextual 
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Clinical Supervision, Second Edition

By Carol A. Falender and Edward P. Shafranske

A comprehensive resource for the training and supervision of mental health professionals, Falender and Shafranske effectively cover the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for clinical supervision. This insightful coursebook incorporates empirical support, models, and research into each step of the supervision process.

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