Howard Rosenthal, EdD

Howard Rosenthal, EdD Howard Rosenthal, EdD, is professor emeritus of Human Services at St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley. He is the author of several books including the Encyclopedia of Counseling, The Authentic Purple Book used by counselors nationwide to pass licensing and certification exams. The book took the number one slot for Routledge's 2010 top ten counseling book list for the US and overseas. His text Favorite Counseling and Therapy Techniques is a publisher's bestseller. His forthcoming book Master Lecture Series for the NCE, CPCE, CECE, And State Counseling Exams will be released later this year. Dr. Rosenthal has lectured to over 100,000 people. His website is www.howardrosenthal.com. 

Ethical Guidelines: Do We Really Want What Is Best For Our Clients?

By Howard Rosenthal, EdD on 11/28/11 - 3:05 PM

Most therapists are familiar with the affliction of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD impacts approximately seven million people each year in America, mainly women. At one point in my career I shared a private practice office with a psychiatrist. She would use the office on some days and I would use it on others. When I entered the office for the first time I was struck by the fact that she had a phototherapy apparatus in the room. It was physically...

How One Desperate St. Louis Psychothe...

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The 7 real reasons why psychotherapis...

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Suicide During the Holidays . . . Not...

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What if It's All Been a Big Fat Psychotherapeutic Lie?

By Howard Rosenthal, EdD on 11/28/10 - 1:22 PM

In the early 90's I developed a classroom exercise to teach my students an important academic lesson. This is one of those experiential exercises where the professor feels holier- than- thou because he or she<em>knows </em>the outcome in advance. <br /><br /> First, I placed the students in groups of two's and asked one of the students to play the part of the helper while the other played the part of the client who tells a real or fictitious problem.Next I pulled...

Methinks Jay Haley Hit the Bull's Eye

By Howard Rosenthal, EdD

Why a Therapist Should Care About a C...

By Howard Rosenthal, EdD

It's the Psychiatric Meds, Stupid!

By Howard Rosenthal, EdD