Synopses & Reviews
Neukrug's comprehensive introductory text gives students an unparalleled look into the practicalities of the counseling profession by providing a broad overview of the field, including a firm foundation in the skills, theories, and day-to-day realities of the job. Thorough and research-based, the book presents the key concepts and material about the counseling profession with great clarity and insight, while keeping readers engaged through the many illustrative case examples and personal narratives. To ensure that students are thoroughly prepared to further their studies and careers, Neukrug has structured around the eight core CACREP curriculum areas, while enhancing his discussion with insightful coverage of salient topics surrounding such important issues as specializations within counseling, finding a counseling job, and future trends in counseling.
About the Author
Edward S. Neukrug received his doctorate in counselor education from the University of Cincinnati and is currently Professor of Counseling and Human Services in the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling at Old Dominion University. In addition to teaching, Dr. Neukrug has worked as a crisis counselor, an outpatient therapist, an associate school psychologist, a school counselor, and a private practice psychologist and licensed professional counselor. He has published a number of other texts, including: THE WORLD OF THE COUNSELOR: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE COUNSELING PROFESSION; EXPERIENCING THE WORLD OF THE COUNSELOR: A WORKBOOK FOR COUNSELOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS; SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR HUMAN SERVICE PROFESSIONALS: COUNSELING ENVIRONMENT, HELPING SKILLS, TREATMENT ISSUES; and SKILLS AND TOOLS FOR TODAY'S COUNSELORS AND PSYCHOTHERAPISTS: FROM NATURAL HELPING TO PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING (with Alan M. Schwitzer).
Table of Contents
'\"We have reviewed many of the introductory texts and found this one to have the best breadth of coverage; in addition, it addresses many of the current issues within the field.\"\"Outstanding description of theory and concepts of multicultural counseling.\"\"...this text is outstanding for an Introduction to the Counseling Profession course. I can?t imagine another text being better. It presents a positive image of the profession, provides detailed information regarding the various components of the counseling profession, and is written in an easy-to-follow style.\"\"...a major strength of this text is the integration of ethics and multicultural issues into each chapter. The structure follows the CACREP standards and thus the material is especially relevant for an introductory counseling course. Another strength (and uniqueness) is the inclusion of wellness as a goal for counseling professionals, personally as well as professionally (i.e., for clients).\"\n
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