Encompases literally every aspect of counseling, organizing coverage around a developmental framework, effectively illustrating the growth and evolution of counseling as a profession and defining where and how it differs from other helping specialties such as social work and clinical psychology. The Third Edition exhibits the same thorough, scholarly coverage and exceptionally clear writing that led to this book's recommendation as a primary source for use in study toward certification and licensure exams in counseling. Part One explores the history of the counseling field, professional issues, the qualities of effective counselors, and the challenges they face. In Part Two, the process, stages, and theories of the counseling profession are highlighted, beginning with discussion of universal aspects of counseling, followed by specifics of client service. In Part Three, the text examines counseling as it is actually practiced in a variety of situations, for a variety of clients.

Counseling: A Comprehensive Profession

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Samuel T. Gladding

Psychology & Counseling

Macmillan Pub. Co.

This book encompasses all that counseling is today—addressing the history of counseling and the theory behind its practice; exploring the multicultural, ethical, legal environments in which counselors operate; and, examining the variety of skills today's counselors are expected to exhibit. Up-to-date references to contemporary theorists, trends, and challenges in the field ensures readers learn the current best practices and the most recently-adopted theories—prepares them to practice in today's settings, with the most recent tools and information. Incorporation of multicultural and gender issues throughout the material broadens the scope of the book. Six chapters are dedicated to specific populations with whom counselors work and professional arenas in which they practice. Includes American Counseling Association and NBCC Ethical Guidelines for the practice of internet counseling. Emphasis on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV-TR) categories prepares future counselors for the “nitty-gritty” of diagnosis—addresses the stringent requirements of documentation demanded by third party payers. A key resource for counseling certification.

Counseling: A Comprehensive Profession, Fifth Edition

PRENTICE/HALL

This comprehensive and readable book covers a wide variety of theories, methods, and settings in counseling. Covers professional foundations, overviews the counseling process and key theories, and examines counseling as it is practiced in a variety of situations including marriage and family, career, and more. Examines history, theories, ethics, diversity, life span, gender, assessment, research, and specialty areas such as mental health, substance abuse, school, and college. For anyone interested in an introduction to counseling.

Counseling: A Comprehensive Profession (4th Edition)

Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Community and Agency Settings

Debbie W. Newsome

Pearson Education US

Counseling : A Comprehensive Profession

Pearson Education Limited

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BHS 205: Counseling Theories: Essential Concepts and Applications (A custom Editon for Rio Salado College)

Pearson/Custom Publishing

This is the leading text for the survey course or Introduction to Counseling/Psychotherapy.Covers professional foundations, overviews the counseling process and key theories, and examines counseling as it is practiced in a variety of situations (e.g., marriage and family, career). It is recommended by the profession as a primary source for study toward certification and licensure.

Counseling: A comprehensive profession

Merrill Pub. Co

The Creative Arts in Counseling

American Counseling Association

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