Introduction to Professional Counseling (Counseling and Professional Identity)

The book is organized around and adheres to the new CACREP standards of developing professional identity. et#x2022; Insightful coverage of child advocacy, self-care, working with children, and working with special populations, such as victims of crises/trauma, is included. et#x2022; Case illustrations profile a variety of clients and scenarios to foster the application of concepts and the development critical thinking skills et#x2022; Guided practice exercises, reflection questions, and pre- and post-assessments offer robust pedagogical support for putting theory into practice et#x2022; Each author has a strong professional counselor identity, furthering the theme of professional development to counseling students as well as advocacy for the profession. et#x2022; Online instructor and student (open access) resources provide additional support for the text. Read more... Organized around the latest CACREP standards, Introduction to Professional Counseling integrates key theoretical concepts with discussion of the practical aspects of the field. Drawing from their own experiences as counseling practitioners, editors Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich and Cynthia A. Reynolds explore what it means to develop a professional counseling identity, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and reflection in practice. Numerous case studies and practice exercises in this innovative text further personalize the content for developing 21st century counselors. Introduction to Professional Counseling is part of the Counseling and Professional Identity Series, which targets specific competencies identified by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs). Chapter 1. Overview of professional counseling -- chapter 2. History and philosophy of the counseling profession -- chapter 3. Professional roles, functions, and consultation with other professionals -- chapter 4. Professional settings and career choices -- chapter 5. Crisis counseling and emergency response -- chapter 6. Multiculturalism and social justice in professional counseling -- chapter 7. Counselor supervision -- chapter 8. Ethical and legal considerations in counseling -- chapter 9. Wellness and self-care for professional counselors -- chapter 10. Professinal organizations and membership -- chapter 11. Professional credentialing -- chapter 12. Advocacy for professional counseling. Organized around the latest CACREP standards, this text integrates key theoretical concepts with discussion of the practical aspects of the field. Drawing from their own experiences as counseling practitioners, this book explore what it means to develop a professional counseling identity, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and reflection in practice. Numerous case studies and practice exercises in this innovative text further personalize the content for developing 21st century counselors publisher