Introduction to the Counseling Profession
3rd Edition
Published on 2. July 2003
Book
Hardback
388 pages
978-0-205-35220-3 (ISBN)
Description
This text presents a concise yet comprehensive overview of the mission, philosophy, values, and practices of the counseling profession.
The text is designed for use with beginning counselors-in-training who need a straightforward discussion of the history, strengths, limitations, theories, and techniques of the profession. The book includes chapter overviews, chapter summaries, and review questions to assist students in mastering material. Chapters read easily without overreferencing or the inclusion of esoteric material. Because of its size and breadth of overview, an instructor can use supplemental texts to bring emphasis to subjects of special interest.
The text is designed for use with beginning counselors-in-training who need a straightforward discussion of the history, strengths, limitations, theories, and techniques of the profession. The book includes chapter overviews, chapter summaries, and review questions to assist students in mastering material. Chapters read easily without overreferencing or the inclusion of esoteric material. Because of its size and breadth of overview, an instructor can use supplemental texts to bring emphasis to subjects of special interest.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
650 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-35220-3 (9780205352203)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Duane Brown | David J. Srebalus
Introduction to the Counseling Profession
Book
01/1996
2nd Edition
Pearson
€95.51
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Content
1. Counseling and Counselors: An Overview.
2. Normal Development and Adjustment.
3. Counseling: Theory and Practice.
4. The Counseling Process.
5. Group Counseling and Other Group Interventions.
6. Assessing Clients.
7. Life Career Development and Counseling.
8. Three Counseling Specialties: Couples and Family, Substance Abuse, and Gerontology.
9. Counseling in a Multicultural Society.
10. Consultation, Collaboration, and Advocacy.
11. Ethical Principles of the Counseling Profession.
12. Legal Issues in the Counseling Profession.
13. Credentialing Counselors and Program Accreditation.
14. Counselors in K-12 and Postsecondary Educational Settings.
15. Counselors in Community Agencies.
16. Research, Evaluation, and Accountability.
17. Career Issues for Counselors.
18. Issues in the Counseling Profession: Setting Future Directions.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
2. Normal Development and Adjustment.
3. Counseling: Theory and Practice.
4. The Counseling Process.
5. Group Counseling and Other Group Interventions.
6. Assessing Clients.
7. Life Career Development and Counseling.
8. Three Counseling Specialties: Couples and Family, Substance Abuse, and Gerontology.
9. Counseling in a Multicultural Society.
10. Consultation, Collaboration, and Advocacy.
11. Ethical Principles of the Counseling Profession.
12. Legal Issues in the Counseling Profession.
13. Credentialing Counselors and Program Accreditation.
14. Counselors in K-12 and Postsecondary Educational Settings.
15. Counselors in Community Agencies.
16. Research, Evaluation, and Accountability.
17. Career Issues for Counselors.
18. Issues in the Counseling Profession: Setting Future Directions.
Author Index.
Subject Index.