The Professional Counselor: A Process Guide to Helping

by Harold L. Hackney, Sherry Cormier

A textbook that Hackney (Syracuse U.) and Cormier (West Virginia U.) have revised from earlier editions between 1987 and 1996 to reflect changes both in the profession and in society as a whole. They explain the structure of counseling as stage-driven, survey types of counseling intervention, and describe the process of termination and follow-up from the context of client welfare. A new chapter on counseling clients in crisis replaces one on unique situations. The appended Code of Ethics of the American Counseling Association, which is now readily available on line, has been replaced by sample forms, outlines, and checklists. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: Counselling, Psychology

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

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[Anna Clement]

i literally pored over every word of this textbook so i think i have the right to let it contribute to my reading challenge. anyway this was a super helpful textbook but i feel like it assumed that the reader had foreknowledge that my classmates and i didn’t have.

[Matt C]

The Professional Counsellor is a good starter book for those looking to begin a career in helping others through the hills and valleys of life. It is extremely comprehensive for an introductory counselling psychology course covering everything from the skills needed for counselling to specific interventions. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in counselling or actively involved in counselling already.

[Nikita]

I've read about a third of this, and probably will pick it up sporadically to get through it. But don't need it to sit on my good reads until I do actually finish it.

[Mary Elizabeth]

Another one for class :)

[Tamara Soal]

A book that will remain on my bookshelf for professional reference.