The definition of professional counseling is to intervene intentionally for a predictable therapeutic outcome for the person seeking help. Professional counselors, therapists, and mental health practitioners derive their living and identity from their knowledge of the special skills and processes described in this book. Based on transcripts of an advanced practical counseling course presented by the author, the manual is written in an easy-to-read conversational style with numerous examples of the effective wording of therapeutic statements.
This graduate-level text on rehabilitation and mental health counseling disseminates foundational knowledge of assessment principles and processes with a focus on clinical application.
The book concludes with an exploration of private practice and the next steps in the career ladder. Ideally suited for professional development courses, this volume helps students prepare for life outside of school.
In whatever way you decide to conduct your local group, the material found in this guide will be helpful to you.
It began with a quote from the renowned poet Anne Sexton, whose life captured the dark journey of the suicide idea. She constantly struggled with pervasive thoughts, ruminations, and plans of killing herself, until one day she finally ...
This book is intended for future and experienced counselor educators who want to learn more about the active engagement of students in the teaching and learning process.