ABSTRACT
The focus of this book is on fostering the development of qualified, compe tent practitioners of the helping professions. It is written for students registered in graduate programs in counselor education, mental health counseling, and psychology. It is our intent to aid both the student and the support personnel through the practicum and internship experiences. To this end, we have devoted part I (chapters 1 through 5) to the practicum experience, part II (chapters 6 and 7) to the legal and ethical issues pertinent to both the practicum student and intern, and part III (chapters 8 through 12) to the internship experience.
