Counseling: Books

Counseling Individuals Through the Lifespan by Daniel W. Wong; Kimberly R. Hall; Lucy Wong Hernandez Organized around the 2016 Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Standards, Counseling Individuals Through the Lifespan introduces readers to the fundamentals of the counseling process during each stage of human development. Topics such as the client-counselor relationship, counseling theory, research, and interventions are addressed with a focus on caring for the total person within their environment and culture in today's diverse world. Emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, chapters include case illustrations and guided practice exercises to further the development of successful, ethical 21st century counselors. Included with this title: The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.

Theories and applications of counseling and psychotherapy [electronic resource] : relevance across cultures and settings by Ginter, Earl J., Roysircar, Gargi, and Gerstein, L. H. Provides students with the foundational knowledge needed to implement various therapeutic approaches in individual and family counseling.

Creating Meaning in Young Adulthood by Christopher J. Kazanjian Creating Meaning in Young Adulthood explores the ways in which young adults are creating meanings in life through their relationships with the world. Chapters synthesize research in the fields of child psychology, counseling, multicultural education, and existential-humanistic psychology to offer readers a contemporary understanding of the greater challenges for growth and development that youth currently face. Using ample case studies, the book also sets forth a resilience-based approach for helping readers facilitate the healing, growth, and enlightenment of young adults.

Career Development and Counseling : theory and practice in a multicultural world by Mei Tang Provides a comprehensive overview of career development theories with a unique multicultural framework.

Culturally Diverse Counseling : theory and practice by Elsie Jones-Smith Includes information on clinical practice groups, including older adults, immigrants and refugees, clients with disabilities, and multiracial clients; practical guidelines for counselors; ways to identify and curb personal implicit and explicit biases; and information on social class, social justice, intersectionality, and privilege.

Ethical Problem-Solving and Decision-Making for Positive and Conclusive Outcomes by Penelope D. Keough (Editor) Strategies for effective problem-solving and decision-making by professionals. A source that synthesizes major psychological theories to solve any moral dilemma.