How Chaos and Complexity Theory Can Help Counselors to Be More Effective.

Brack, Catherine J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ502602

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Publication Date: 1992

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How Chaos and Complexity Theory Can Help Counselors to Be More Effective.

Brack, Catherine J.; And Others

Counseling and Values, v39 n3 p200-08 Apr 1992

Uses a case study to illustrate how counselors can use chaos and complexity theory in their work, providing an alternative view to assist counselors in conceptualizing their clients and their practice. Using chaos theory in counseling requires a reevaluation of counselors' assumptions about causation, prediction, and control. (LKS)

Descriptors: Change Strategies, Chaos Theory, Counseling Effectiveness, Counselor Client Relationship, Perspective Taking, Professional Development, Systems Approach, Theory Practice Relationship, Values Clarification

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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