INTRODUCTION TO THE COUNSELING PROFESSION 7ED (PB 2017) Hardcover

Introduction to the Counseling Profession, 7th Edition is tailored for students beginning their studies in counseling, offering a thorough introduction to the field’s history and core concepts. This edition presents the most up-to-date and wide-ranging content, contributed by specialists from various counseling disciplines. It covers essential yet often overlooked topics in introductory texts, including self-care, personal development, and the role of technology in modern counseling. A newly added chapter on crisis counseling, along with content aligned with the 2016 CACREP (Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) standards, ensures relevance and depth. Each CACREP specialization area is also addressed in its own dedicated chapter. Students will explore diverse aspects of the counseling process, the populations it serves, and the personal factors that influence therapeutic interactions. To support both learning and teaching, the book offers a suite of online resources—PowerPoint presentations and test banks for instructors, and chapter summaries, exercises, and study tools for students.