40 techniques every counselor should know / Bradley T. Erford.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 246-261) and index.

Section 1 Techniques based on solution-focused brief counseling approaches -- Scaling -- Exceptions -- Problem-free talk -- Miracle question -- Flagging the minefield -- Section 2 Techniques based on Adlerian or Psychodynamic approaches -- I-Messages -- Acting as it -- Spitting in the soup -- Mutual storytelling -- Paradoxical intention -- Section 3 Techniques based on Gestalt and Psychodrama principles -- Empty chair -- Body movement and exaggeration -- Role reversal -- Section 4 Techniques based on mindfulness approaches -- Visual/guided imagery -- Deep breathing -- Progressive muscle relaxation training (PMRT) -- Section 5 Techniques based on humanistic-phenomenological approaches -- Self-disclosure -- Confrontation -- Motivational interviewing -- Strength bombardment -- Section 6 Techniques based on cognitive-behavioral approaches -- Self-talk -- Reframing -- Thought stopping -- Cognitive restructuring -- Rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT): The ABCDEF model and rational-emotive imagery -- Bibliotherapy -- Journaling -- Systematic Desensitization -- Stress inoculation training -- Section 7 Techniques based on social learning approaches -- Modeling -- Behavioral rehearsal -- Role play -- Section 8 Techniques based on behavioral approaches using positive reinforcement -- Premack principle -- Behavior chart -- Token economy -- Behavioral contract -- Section 9 Techniques based on behavioral approaches using punishment -- Extinction -- Time out -- Response cost -- Overcorrection.