The contents of the book are comprehensive and cover the whole spectrum of guidance as an emerging discipline within the larger field of education in the country. The language and style of the book are simple. References and assignments have been provided at the end of each chapter to help students in preparing for examinations. Examples and illustrations have been given from the day-to-day life of students. The book has been especially designed to cater to the needs of B.Ed., M.ED., M.A. and M.Phil. students who offer educational and vocational guidance as a paper. It will also prove useful for teachers, administrators and parents in providing necessary information on guidance and counselling.

This text reviews the principle roles and functions of a contemporary school counselor as defined by the American School Counselor Association.-Back cover. For graduate students in counselor education programs desiring to be K-12 school counselors, the text provides not only the baseline knowledge needed for subsequent counseling courses but also ... information useful on the job. In addition, for those readers exploring the profession for the first time, the introductory material presented should help them make a better decision as to whether school counseling is the right plan of action. [This book will be helpful] if [your] goal is to obtain [an] overview of the contemporary world of K-12 school counseling ...-Foreword.