The latest edition of this highly acclaimed international text retains its logical progression of topics, while introducing the latest technologies, concepts, and applications as selected by the counselors. It presents practical examples and discussions of all the major facets of counseling in a wide range of counselors' work settings. The text explains the techniques of assessment, including an overview of standardized testing and discussion of subjective approaches to appraisal such as observation, self-reporting and others. The book is designed for use in courses related to education psychology, education, and counseling and guidance. Also, the book will provide a comprehensive overview of the subject to professionals from the field of counseling. The stress of the book is on giving a broad, general discussion to the reader.

Table of Contents

1. Historical Perspectives.

2. What Do Counselors Do?

3. Where Counselors Work.

4. Individual Counseling.

5. Group Techniques for Counselors.

6. Multicultural Counseling.

7. Human Assessment for Counseling.

8. Counseling for Career Planning and Decision Making.

9. The Counselor as Developmental and Educational Consultant.

10. Prevention and Wellness.

11. Counseling Program Development and Management.

12. Counseling and Technology.

13. Ethical and Legal Guidelines.