ABSTRACT

All professional counselors and therapists can identify a number of turning points in their careers – moments, interactions, or processes – that led to key realizations regarding their practice with clients, work with students, or self-understanding.  This book is a collection of such turning points, which the editors term defining moments, contributed by professionals in different stages of their counseling careers.  You’ll find personal stories, lessons learned, and unique insights in their narratives that will impact your own development as a practitioner, regardless of whether you are a graduate student or a senior professional. 

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction to Defining Moments

chapter 2|36 pages

The Lay Helper Phase

chapter 3|48 pages

The Beginning Student Phase

chapter 4|76 pages

The Advanced Student Phase

chapter 5|26 pages

The Novice Professional Phase

chapter 6|22 pages

The Experienced Professional Phase

chapter 7|40 pages

The Senior Professional Phase

chapter 8|6 pages

Defining Your Own Journey