EXPERIENCING THE WORLD OF THE COUNSELOR is a workbook that can be used in conjunction with THE WORLD OF THE COUNSELOR or other Introduction to Counseling texts. It also can be used as a stand-alone workbook for a series of courses in which there is an emphasis on activities that focus on self-development. Filled with experiential exercises; vignettes on ethical, professional, and legal issues; self-assessment techniques; and other self-awareness activities, the workbook offers students an opportunity to examine their own lives as they weave through the chapters. Based on the eight core-curriculum areas of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the workbook will help students better understand the importance of self-awareness and self-knowledge when pursuing a career as a counselor.

EXPERIENCING THE WORLD OF THE COUNSELOR is a workbook with an emphasis on activities that focus on your self-development as a counselor. Filled with experiential exercises; vignettes on ethical, professional, and legal issues; self-assessment techniques; and other self-awareness activities, the workbook offers you an opportunity to examine your own life as you weave through the chapters. Based on the eight core-curriculum areas of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the workbook helps you better understand the importance of self-awareness and self-knowledge when pursuing a career as a counselor.

The sixth edition of The World of the Counselor: An Introduction to the Counseling Profession provides readers with an illuminating window into the day-to-day realities of a practicing counselor. Comprehensive and highly practical in nature, the text presents readers with critical skills and concepts, helps them develop their professional identity, and features illustrative case examples and personal narratives to bridge theory and practice. This new edition includes updated information within every chapter to reflect the latest ethical codes and standards, updated content on cutting-edge issues, and alignment with 2016 CACREP standards. In keeping with current trends, cultural competence, social justice concerns, technological issues such as tele-mental health counseling, some of the newest theories in counseling, and crisis, disaster, and trauma counseling are highlighted. Throughout the text, students are provided with meaningful self-reflection opportunities, hands-on experiential activities, and enlightening case studies to enrich their learning experience. A full set of ancillaries to assist in teaching is available and includes a sample syllabus, exam questions, vignettes, ethical dilemmas, videos, and much more. Each of the eight common-core content areas of CACREP are covered through chapters on professional issues (e.g., history, professional organizations, characteristics of the professional counselor), standards in the professional (e.g., CACREP, credentialing, ethics, cross-cultural and social justice competence), counseling skills, counseling theories, normal and atypical human development, group counseling, couples and family counseling, testing and assessment, research, and consultation and supervision. Two dedicated chapters cover cultural competence and social justice issues. The last three chapters highlight school counseling; mental health, rehabilitation, and addiction counseling; and college counseling. New vignettes from counselors in the field are peppered throughout these chapters. An afterword offers sage advice for applying to graduate school and finding a job. The World of the Counselor is a thoroughly research- and practice-based text that is ideal for counselors-in-training. It is an exceptional introduction to the field and an especially useful book for those who are preparing to take their licensing exams or enter the field.

Full of experiential exercises, ethical and legal vignettes, self-assessment/development scales, and helpful appendices, this workbook enhances student understanding of the standards found in Neukrug's The World of the Counselor: An Introduction to the Counseling Profession. While ideal for use with Neukrug's book, this workbook can also be used alone or with other introductory textbooks. Because the workbook reflects the eight core-curriculum areas as outlined by CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs), it complements any text that offers a skills or theories approach for the introductory course.

This text is the most comprehensive on the market, giving students a firm grasp of the counseling profession a well as the skills, theories and day-to-day realities of the job. Thorough and research based, it clearly presents the key concepts and material about the counseling profession yet keeps readers engaged through the many case examples and personal narratives. It is structured around the eight core CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs) curriculum areas and also includes topics about specializations within counseling, finding a counseling job, and future trends in counseling.

The sixth edition of The World of the Counselor: An Introduction to the Counseling Profession provides readers with an illuminating window into the day-to-day realities of a practicing counselor. Comprehensive and highly practical in nature, the text presents readers with critical skills and concepts, helps them develop their professional identity, and features illustrative case examples and personal narratives to bridge theory and practice. This new edition includes updated information within every chapter to reflect the latest ethical codes and standards, updated content on cutting-edge issues, and alignment with 2016 CACREP standards. In keeping with current trends, cultural competence, social justice concerns, technological issues such as tele-mental health counseling, some of the newest theories in counseling, and crisis, disaster, and trauma counseling are highlighted. Throughout the text, students are provided with meaningful self-reflection opportunities, hands-on experiential activities, and enlightening case studies to enrich their learning experience. A full set of ancillaries to assist in teaching is available and includes a sample syllabus, exam questions, vignettes, ethical dilemmas, videos, and much more. Each of the eight common-core content areas of CACREP are covered through chapters on professional issues (e.g., history, professional organizations, characteristics of the professional counselor), standards in the professional (e.g., CACREP, credentialing, ethics, cross-cultural and social justice competence), counseling skills, counseling theories, normal and atypical human development, group counseling, couples and family counseling, testing and assessment, research, and consultation and supervision. Two dedicated chapters cover cultural competence and social justice issues. The last three chapters highlight school counseling; mental health, rehabilitation, and addiction counseling; and college counseling. New vignettes from counselors in the field are peppered throughout these chapters. An afterword offers sage advice for applying to graduate school and finding a job. The World of the Counselor is a thoroughly research- and practice-based text that is ideal for counselors-in-training. It is an exceptional introduction to the field and an especially useful book for those who are preparing to take their licensing exams or enter the field.

Described by many as a comprehensive, yet fun and easy-to-read introductory text, An Introduction to the Counseling Profession, International Edition offers students an overview of the counseling profession. Structured around the CACREP core curriculum areas, students will gain an understanding of the professional identity of the counselor; examine the history and current trends of the profession; review important standards such as ethics, credentialing, accreditation, and multicultural and advocacy competencies; and learn basic content related to topics such as counseling theory, counseling skills, group work, family counseling, consultation, supervision, social and cultural issues, normal development and psychopathology, career development, research, and assessment.