1st Edition

Counseling Primer

By Leonard A. Austin Copyright 1999
    370 Pages
    by Taylor & Francis

    370 Pages
    by Taylor & Francis

    Designed to bring synthesis to counseling students' entire course of study, this title covers the vital information from all CACREP-required core courses. It also prepares final semester master's students for their comprehensive written and oral examinations and the National Counselors Examination. Additionally, it serves as resource manual for practicing mental health professionals, including theories, terms, ethical codes, tips on taking exams, and sample forms.

    Dedication. Preface. Chapter 1--The Counseling Relationship. Chapter 2--Theories of Counseling. Chapter 3--Group Work. Chapter 4--Conjoint and Family Counseling. Chapter 5-Diagnosis. Chapter 6--Tests and Measurement, and Research. Chapter 7--Professional Relations. Chapter 8--Ethical and Legal Issues. Chapter 9--Career Counseling. Chapter 10--Lifespan Issues. Chapter 11--Human Sexuality. Chapter 12--Multicultural Counseling. Chapter 13-- Spirituality and Religiosity. Chapter 14--Brief History of Counseling. Chapter 15-Consultation. Chapter 16-Examinations. Chapter 17--Research Papers. Chapter 18--Definition of Terms. References. Index. About the Author.

    Biography

    Leonard A. Austin