Becoming a Mental Health Counselor: A Guide to Career Development and Professional Identity
- ISBN-10
- 1538121174
- ISBN-13
- 9781538121177
- Category
- Mental health counseling
- Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-09-15
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Author
- Adam M. Volungis
Description
Becoming a Mental Health Counselor is a guide for students on the path to becoming licensed mental health therapists, as well as those just starting their careers. Filled with practical advice and tips, this book guides the reader through early career milestones of psychotherapists, including professional identity development, applying for jobs, and obtaining licensure. Volungis also discusses the reality of the profession, emphasizing the importance of self-care, ethics, personal identity, and managing expectations. 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. It shows them how to transform the knowledge they've gained into a successful career.
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- 2021-09-07
- 294 pages
- Paperback
- Rowman & Littlefield
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