45 Techniques Every Counselor Should Know

About our authors Bradley T. Erford, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC, LPC, LP, LSP, is a Past President of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and a professor in the school counseling program of the Education Specialties Department in the School of Education at Loyola University Maryland. He has authored or edited more than 30 books. His research specialization falls primarily in development and technical analysis of psycho-educational tests and outcomes research and has resulted in the publication of more than 60 refereed journal articles, more than 100 book chapters and 15 published tests. He has received numerous awards for his scholarship and service to the counseling profession from ACA and the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC), organizations within which he has held numerous leadership positions.

• Section 1: Techniques Based on Solution-Focused Brief Counseling Approaches ScalingExceptionsProblem-Free TalkMiracle QuestionFlagging the MinefieldSection 2: Techniques Based on Adlerian or Psychodynamic Approaches I-MessagesActing As IfSpitting in the SoupMutual StorytellingParadoxical IntentionSection 3: Techniques Based on Gestalt and Psychodrama Principles Empty ChairBody Movement and ExaggerationRole ReversalSection 4: Techniques Based on Mindfulness Approaches Visual/Guided ImageryDeep BreathingProgressive Muscle Relaxation Training (PMRT)Mindfulness MeditationSection 5: Techniques Based on Humanistic-Phenomenological Approaches Self-DisclosureConfrontationMotivational InterviewingStrength BombardmentSection 6: Techniques Based on Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches Self-TalkReframingThought StoppingCognitive RestructuringRational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): The ABCDEF Model and Rational-Emotive ImagerySystematic DesensitizationStress Inoculation TrainingSection 7: Techniques for Use Within and Between Sessions Assigning HomeworkBibliotherapyJournalingSection 8: Techniques Based on Social Learning Approaches ModelingBehavioral RehearsalRole PlaySection 9: Techniques Based on Behavioral Approaches Using Positive Reinforcement Premack PrincipleBehavior ChartToken EconomyBehavioral ContractSection 10: Techniques Based on Behavioral Approaches Using Punishment ExtinctionTime OutResponse CostOvercorrectionSection 11: Techniques Based on Emerging Approaches Narrative TherapyStrengths-based ApproachClient Advocacy