Case-based knowledge forms an essential element of the evidence base for
counselling and psychotherapy practice. This book provides the reader
with a unique introduction to the conceptual and practical tools
required to conduct high quality case study research that is grounded in
their own therapy practice or training. Drawing on real-life cases at
the heart of counselling and psychotherapy practice, John McLeod makes
complex debates and concepts engaging and accessible for the trainees
and practitioners at all levels, and from all theoretical orientations.
Key topics covered in the book include:
- the role of case studies in the development of theory, practice and
policy in counselling and psychotherapy
- strategies for responding to moral and ethical issues in therapy case
study research
- practical tools for collecting case data
- ′how-to-do-it′ guides for carrying out different types of case study
- team-based case study research for practitioners and students
- questions, issues and challenges that may have been raised for
readers through their study.
Concrete examples, points for reflection and discussion, and
recommendations for further reading will enable readers to use the book
as a basis for carrying out their own case investigation.
All trainees in counselling, psychotherapy and clinical psychology are
required to complete case reports, and this is the only textbook to
cover the topic in real depth. The book will also be valuable to people
who intend to use existing case studies to inform their practice, and it
will help experienced practitioners to generate publishable case
reports.
