ABSTRACT
A highly collaborative effort, the third edition of this classic text brings together the latest developments in the evolving area of professional counseling. Presented in this edition are current issues regarding ethics and legal issues, multicultural and diverse populations, individual and group counseling, assessment and appraisal, career development, counseling theory and practice, research, and an orientation to the profession of counseling. This book is a rich compendium of information for students and professionals who are seeking an overview of the profession or an opportunity to review curricular content required for licensure, certification, or comprehensive examinations in counseling. This important resource offers clear and current information on all of the eight core areas required by CACREP, and an integrated review of the profession and the most recent empirical research. It is an ideal book for a first course in a counselor training program and as a review text concerning the profession. As such, the book was chosen for inclusion in the Official Study Course for the NCE (NBCC).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|27 pages
The Counseling Profession
part 1|27 pages
Professional Counseling
part 2|329 pages
Core Knowledge Areas For Professional Counseling Practice
part 2|22 pages
Human Growth and Development
part 2|12 pages
Social and Cultural Foundations
chapter 3|12 pages
Multicultural and Diverse Populations
part 2|46 pages
Helping Relationships
part 2|15 pages
Group Counseling
part 2|31 pages
Career Development
part 2|18 pages
Assessment and Appraisal
part 2|47 pages
Research
part 2|138 pages
Professional Orientation