Conceptualizing Eclectic Counseling

[[abstract]]The purpose of this article is to propose a conceptual framework for integrating three eclectic principal systems aiming to maximize the efficacy of eclectic counseling. Three existing principal conceptual systems of eclectic counseling--technical eclecticism, theoretical integration and common factors (Goldfried & Norcross, 1995; Norcross & Grencavage, 1989)--and the representative models--the Multimodal Model (Lazarus, 1976; 1986), Psychoanalytic-Behavioral Model (Wachtel, 1977; 1997), and REPLAN Model (Young, 1992)--are delineated respectively. A resolution of integrating these three eclectic principal systems is proposed and discussed, and an example, the Relationship-Centered Counseling Model (Kelly, 1994; 1997) is elaborated. The notions of this proposed conceptual framework were compatible with the notions of the optimal effectiveness of counseling outcome, the meta-level process of integration, the mini-theories, micro-level counseling、and multicultural counseling. Finally, research, training, and practice implications for counseling professionals are discussed.[[fileno]]2090101010009[[department]]師資培訓中