Psychological Consultation and Collaboration in School and Community Settings, 4th Edition

by A. Michael Dougherty

Focusing on how consulting is accomplished, this practical book provides a comprehensive and balanced overview of the practice and theory of consultation. Dougherty presents a generic model for application, surveys various approaches to consultation, discusses the organizational context of consultation, and reviews the many ethical and professional issues consultants face. Following this book's structure, readers learn to develop their own personal model of consultation.

Genres: Grad School, Nonfiction, Psychology, Textbooks, Counselling

Hardcover

First published October 15, 1999

Reviews

[Melissa Lee-Tammeus]

The stupidest book I have read in my entire school career. It is 136 pages and cost me a buck a page. And it repeats itself to the point of utter annoyance. A true disappointment in every sense of the world. Pricey, unhelpful, and if I ever have to read what the term consultant means one more time in my life it will be too soon.

[Mya]

This book is good for those wanting to expand their knowledge on consultation and collaboration. The case studies for this book were well written and really did a good job tying the book together. The book was heavy on jargon so that is something to take into account. Also, it was hard to engage with the book, but it did its job.

[k.wing]

While at times repetitive, I found the subject matter fascinating and important. Especially appreciated the summaries at the end of each chapter and the case studies used to illustrate concepts.

[Paige Stewart]

Look I’ve never read a more repetitive textbook in my life. Good grief.

[Muska]

i’m almost free from the shackles of higher education

[Cari]

Doughetry should receive an award for being able to write a whole book about absolutely nothing. Here's an example:
"...they begin formulating a plan. A plan refers to a detailed step-by-step method for doing something and is formulated beforehand. In many instances, formulating a plan refers to joining the pieces of the interventions into a sequence and generating appropriate lines. In other words, the consultant and consultee construct an overall game plan."
*smh

too wordy