ABSTRACT
This chapter has been designed to help beginning practicum students to think about, conceptualize, and plan their initial counseling experience. The topics to be presented are not new to the student but are included here for the purpose of reviewing, in a systematized manner, a step-by-step process in preparation for counseling. The previous chapter dealt largely with the mechanics of counseling (getting permissions, building client folders, taking notes, etc.). This chapter focuses on the therapist and his or her personal approach to counseling and psychotherapy.
