The Handbook of Counseling [Hardcover]

A landmark publication, The Handbook of Counseling defines the field of counselling - how it has developed, the current state of the discipline and profession, and where this dynamic field is going. Edited and with chapters contributed by the leaders in counselling education and research, including several past-presidents of the American Counselling Association, this Handbook is comprehensive in its scope.A landmark publication, The Handbook of Counseling defines the field of counselling - how it has developed, the current state of the discipline and profession, and where this dynamic field is going. Edited and with chapters contributed by the leaders in counselling education and research, including several past-presidents of the American Counselling Association, this Handbook is comprehensive in its scope.

Whether counselors practice privately or within institutions, they will find valuable information within such sections as specialties of counseling, legal and ethical issues, insurance and malpractice. Each chapter is fully referenced. This is an excellent library resource with complete appendices of American Counseling Associations.

This handbook is a hallmark of collaboration with a consistency of style and quality uncharacteristic of edited works. Highly recommended for academic and professional counseling collections.

. . .provides a theoretical base as well as practical information for students, practitioners, and scholars. . .highly recommended for all academic libraries.

PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF COUNSELING
Counseling - Thomas J Sweeney
Historical Origins and Philosophical Roots
Counseling - Richard W Bradley and Jane A Cox
Evolution of the Profession
Specialties in Counseling - Jane E Myers and Thomas J Sweeney
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