Counseling Today: Foundations of Professional Identity (2nd Edition) (Merrill Counseling)

As students are introduced to current research, controversial topics, and authentic counseling stories, they are challenged to think critically and reflect on what they learn. This approach keeps them involved in their learning as they acquire the skills they need to develop their professional identities.

New to the 2nd Edition:

• Material aligned to the 2016 CACREP Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice standards
• Updated Snapshots that include first-hand stories from counselors, counselors-in-training, or clients
• Updated Counseling Controversies which highlight current issues within the profession and encourage students to respond with their own opinions
• New The Many Faces of… brief accounts highlight a diverse range of individuals so that readers can find a relatable person within the text
• Clear connections to social justice advocacy counseling competencies and actionable strategies
• Over 300 updated reference citations, the latest information about state licensure requirements, updates to the ASCA National Model, and a discussion of licensure portability

Available with MyLab Counseling
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As students are introduced to current research, controversial topics, and authentic counseling stories, they are challenged to think critically and reflect on what they learn. This approach keeps them involved in their learning as they acquire the skills they need to develop their professional identities.

New to the 2nd Edition:

• Material aligned to the 2016 CACREP Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice standards
• Updated Snapshots that include first-hand stories from counselors, counselors-in-training, or clients
• Updated Counseling Controversies which highlight current issues within the profession and encourage students to respond with their own opinions
• New The Many Faces of… brief accounts highlight a diverse range of individuals so that readers can find a relatable person within the text
• Clear connections to social justice advocacy counseling competencies and actionable strategies
• Over 300 updated reference citations, the latest information about state licensure requirements, updates to the ASCA National Model, and a discussion of licensure portability

Available with MyLab Counseling
MyLab™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Counseling organizes all assignments around essential learning outcomes and the CACREP standards—enabling easy course alignment and reporting. Learn more about MyLab Counseling.

Darcy Haag Granello, Ph.D., is a Professor of Counselor Education and Director of The Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program. She is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Supervising Credential. She has published over 60 articles in peer-reviewed national journals, has made over 300 international, national, and state presentations, and has secured over $2.2 million in grants and funding. She is co-author of three books: Suicide: An Essential Guide for Helping Professionals and Educators; Suicide, Self-injury and Violence in the Schools; and Counseling Today: Foundations of Professional Identity. One of Darcy’s research foci is in suicide prevention, assessment, and intervention, and she is the founder and director of a program to develop and implement a comprehensive suicide prevention plan for the OSU campus. Her second area of interest is in counselor education, specifically the cognitive development of counselors, counseling supervision, conducting outcome assessment, and attitudes towards persons with mental illness.

Mark Young is Professor of Counselor Education at the University of Central Florida, Orlando. For more than 20 years, he worked as a counselor in community mental health, college counseling centers, private practice, and corrections. He has been a state and national leader in counseling. For the past 14 years, he has conducted research and provided services for couples at the UCF Marriage and Family Research Institute. His writing is focused on practical issues that counselors face, including maintaining their personal wellness, understanding clients’ religious and spiritual perspectives, developing a theoretical orientation, and understanding the client/counselor alliance. His most recent books are Learning the Art of Helping and Counseling and Therapy for Couples.