A Counseling Primer [electronic resource] : An Orientation to the Profession.

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Cover; Endorsement Page; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Brief Contents; Detailed Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; Foreword; Preface; About the Authors; About the Contributors; Acknowledgments; Part One Foundations: Orientation to the Profession; Chapter 1 Introduction; What Students Ask; Saga of Old Craggy; Assumptions and Values; Why a Career in Professional Counseling?; How Well Do You Know Yourself?; Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, and Context (TFAC); Your Journal; What Can You Expect?; Summary; References; Chapter 2 Who? Answers about Counselors and Clients

The Profession of CounselingThe Counseling-Related Professions; Approaches to Counseling; Characteristics of the Professional Counselor; Effective Counselor Traits; Role of Values; Who Are the Clients?; Client Appraisal; Counselor/Client Relationship; Diversity; Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, and Context (TFAC); Summary; References; Chapter 3 What? Answers about the Meaning of Counseling, Its Past, Its Present, and the Future; What Is Counseling?; History; Professional Counseling Today; Types of Counseling Today; Beyond the 2020s; Professional Identity; Summary; References

Chapter 4 What? Answers about the Body of Knowledge: Ethics, Social and Cultural Diversity, Human Growth and Development, and Career DevelopmentEthical Principles and Legal Considerations; Social and Cultural Diversity; Human Growth and Development; Career Development; Summary; References; Chapter 5 What? Answers about the Body of Knowledge: Helping Relationships, Group Work, Assessment, and Research and Program Development; Counseling Helping Relationships; Group Work; Assessment and Testing; Research and Program Evaluation; Summary; References

Chapter 6 Where? Answers about Settings and SurroundingsSettings Where Counseling Takes Place; Trends across Settings; Physical Surroundings; In the Field; Summary; References; Chapter 7 When? Answers about Processes, Phases, and Procedures; The Counseling Process; Counseling Procedures; Credentialing; Supervision; Consultation; Continuing Education; Stress and Burnout; Self-Care; Summary; References; Chapter 8 Why? Answers about Caring and Social Justice; The Heart of Counseling; Case Studies; Social Justice and Advocacy; Summary; References; Part Two What? Answers about Specialty Areas

Chapter 9 Addictions CounselingHistory of Addiction Counseling; Theories and Models of Addiction Counseling; Impact on the Individual, Family, and Community; Addiction Counseling Practices; Summary; References; Chapter 10 Career Counseling; History and Background; Terminology; Career Planning and Development Process; Job Search Process; Theories; Career Assessments; Summary; References; Chapter 11 Clinical Mental Health Counseling; History and Background of Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Theories and Models in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Impact on the Individual, Family, and Community

A Counseling Primer,second edition, introduces students to the profession of counseling, reviews its training curriculum, discusses current professional standards, and presents basic counseling skills. The text is designed to answer students' most commonly asked questions around the who, what, where, when, why, and how of counseling. Updated and aligned with the eight 2016 CACREP core areas, the second edition includes new chapters by experts from seven entry-level specialty areas, including school counseling, career counseling, and mental health counseling. The book also contains useful features to enhance the learning experience, including case examples, class handouts and activities, a sample syllabus, discussion questions, and more. A variety of online resources including instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides, tests, class activities, and student supplements are also available for download. In a comprehensive and accessible format, A Counseling Primer,second edition, provides students with a succinct, up-to-date picture of the counseling profession and the tools they need to make their contribution to the field.

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