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Everyone has their own way of understanding and creating meaning in their lives. Personal memories, interpretations, assumptions - all of these are inextricably linked to each and every moment of life, and form a unique perspective that only the individual truly understands. Furthermore, people are in a constant state of development and change. How, therefore, can therapists make accurate assessments?
Illustrated with case material, this volume provides practical guidelines for using innovative constructivist methods within the counselling context. An overview chapter introduces constructivist theory and assessment, and distinguishes it from more traditional approaches. The following chapters describe assessment tools and offer illustrations to aid practitioners administer, score and interpret them.
About the Author
Greg J. Neimeyer, Ph.D. is professor of psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Dr. Neimeyer has served as Graduate Coordinator in the Department, and also as the Director of Training in its APA-approved doctoral program in counseling psychology. He has served as the Chair of the Executive Board of the Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs in the United States, and has been recognized by the American Psychological as the recipient of its award for Outstanding Achievement in Career and Personality Research. Much of his work focuses on aspects of postmodern psychology and psychotherapy. Elected as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Neimeyer has also been recognized for his outstanding teaching by Psi Chi, the University of Florida, and by the Golden Key National Honor Society, and has been inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars. As a recipient of the University of Florida Outstanding Mentoring Award, he continues to teach and train undergraduate and graduate students in psychology. He also maintains an active clinical practice through his affiliation with the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine at the University of Florida, where he conducts research and workshops on graduate school preparation.
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