Skills and Tools for Today's Counselors and Psychotherapists: From Natural Helping to Professional Counseling (with DVD) (Skills, Techniques, & Process)

"This material is thorough and takes students into the 'real world' context of counseling that requires multitasking and an integration of relational, counseling, diagnostic, case management, and treatment planning skills!...It would be a text students could keep and find relevant in practicum, internship, and practice settings."

"I like this text for two reasons- - One reason is that it directly confronts the notion that professional helping is 'natural' or that anyone can be a good clinician based solely on intent. Second, it does re-cap most of the curriculum in a way that it could serve as a reminder for students as they begin their growth toward clinical autonomy."

Edward S. Neukrug is the Professor of Counseling at Old Dominion University, Dr. Ed Neukrug has made a substantial impact on the fields of counseling and human services. An author of 11 books and dozens of articles and chapters in books, his works have been read by thousands of counseling and human services students and professionals. A leader in several counseling and human services associations, he has helped steer the fields toward the future. In addition, Dr. Neukrug was the architect of the original ethics code of the National Association of Human Services (NOHS) and served in a variety of capacities for professional associations. He has several open-access, free websites which focus on learning of counseling theories, understanding one's view of human nature, testing and assessment, and more. His commitment to, and work in, the counseling and human services professions has been unwavering. Dr. Neukrug has received numerous awards for his work, including twice receiving the President's award from NOHS and recently receiving the American Counseling Association's (ACA) Fellows designation. You can view his works, open access websites, and accomplishments at www.counselingbooksetc.com and atwww.odu.edu/~eneukrug..

Alan M. Schwitzer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling at Old Dominion University. He is also a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Schwitzer's main interests are in college student adjustment, development, learning, and counseling strategies. He serves on the Editorial Board of the national Journal of College Student Development and the Media Editorial Board of the American College Personnel Association. Dr. Schwitzer has published articles in several national research journals.