Introduction to the Counseling Profession

by David Capuzzi (Editor), Douglas R. Gross (Editor)

Introduction to the Counseling Profession is a comprehensive overview of the history and foundational concepts of counseling, offering the most current and relevant breadth of coverage available. Students will gain insight into the myriad issues that surround not only the process of counseling and its many populations but also the personal dynamics that have an impact on this process. The contributed-author format provides state-of-the-art information from experts in their respective fields while maintaining a consistent structure and message. This edition has been brought in line with the 2009 Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards and includes chapters on each of the CACREP specializations. Topics rarely treated in other introductory texts are addressed, such as research and writing in counseling, technology and counseling, and self-care and growth. This edition includes new pedagogical features such as sidebars and more case studies to expand on key topics, as well as new chapters A collection of supplemental resources are available online to benefit both instructors and students. Instructors will find PowerPoint slides and test banks to aid in conducting their courses, and students can access chapter summaries, exercises, and other tools to supplement their review of the material in the text. These materials can be accessed at

Genres: Grad School, Nonfiction, Psychology

528 pages, Paperback

First published September 22, 2000

Reviews

[Janel]

This was fine! An overview that was dry at times. If you’re wondering if you can get by with this edition rather than the newest one, you can definitely make it work. Most of the chapters are the same, but there were spots where text was altered, cut, or completely brand new that became apparent to me during class. If you pay attention in class and if the professor gives a good overview of each chapter in class you should be fine.

[ella! · Rating 4 out of 5]

i was introduced to counseling 😁

[Melissa Lee-Tammeus · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to keep a record of everything I've read since joining this application, so I have to count my schoolbooks as well. I did learn a lot from this book but I must say I am glad to put it on the shelf for awhile. I know it will be incredibly handy when I am ready for my licensing exams but for now, I breath a sigh of relief that I am done with it.

[Amy Holbrook · Rating 4 out of 5]

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