Integrative Beratung

An integrative psychological and psychotherapeutic model of counseling is presented, which is derived from scientifically accepted psychotherapy approaches and can be described as the ABCDE model of counseling. In this model, Alliance refers to the stable and helping alliance between counselor and client. Behavioral strategies are incorporated that are theoretically grounded in behavioral interventions. Dysfunctional attitudes and thinking styles are analyzed and modified on the level of the Cognitions involved. The Dynamics of psychological and social conflicts are illuminated by understanding of the transference/countertransference situation. Existential elements are basic life themes such as personal growth and creativity. These elements are connected in a recursive way and combined under a resource-oriented and solution-focused perspective. Within the different stages of the counseling process they may vary in importance with hermeneutic understanding serving as a background of communication.