Counseling Strategies and Interventions

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A solid introduction to the helping process and the counseling profession, offering...Practical skills and strategies!Critical discussion of serving needs of diverse and multicultural clients throughout!Unique focus on one's growth and development as a counselor!A look at the real world of counseling people in today's global society from an integrative perspective!New to this Edition: content and resources onprofessional identity, credentialing of professional helpers and professional organizations, and standards of practiceto assist students in delineating the evolution of the helping profession are included in Chapter 1 and Appendix A. new chapter,"Common Challenges for Beginning Counselors,"addresses the concerns, challenges, and ethical boundaries of beginning helpers (Ch. 10). material oncultural competence, power, privilege, and social justicethroughout. bold new discussions oncurrent ethical issues addressed in the workplaceand how to structure the counseling session around those issues (Ch. 5). Expanded dialogue ofcontextual, cultural, and nonverbal affect cues; building a positive client relationshiputilizing theProchaska, DiClemente, and Norcross Stages of Changemodel; andintegrative counseling strategiesaugment the helper's awareness of pitfalls in helping. "Application Exercises"interspersed throughout each chapter allow students to apply content and obtain feedback, helping to reinforce major chapter concepts. Visit our Helping Professions Supersite for Counseling at www.ablongman.com/helpingprofessions for additional resources!