Introduction to Counseling and Guidance (5th Edition) - Hardcover

Gibson, Robert L.; Mitchell, Marianne H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0132735334 ISBN 13: 9780132735339

Publisher: Merrill Pub Co, 1998

Synopsis

New edition of an undergraduate counseling text. Describes the historical perspectives and current activities of counselors, the role and function of counselors in several settings, the major techniques utilized by counselors, multi-cultural considerations in counseling, the organization of counseling programs, and relevant legal and ethical guidelines. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About this title

From the Publisher

A comprehensive introduction to counseling services as provided through a wide variety of service delivery milieus, both school and non-school. Rather than an in-depth treatment of a few topics, this text offers a broad-based, general discussion, the goal of which is to provide an understanding of five major facets of counseling: 1) the historical perspective of counseling and current activities of counselors; 2) the role and function of counselors in a variety of settings; 3) techniques used by counselors; 4) the organization of counseling programs; and, 5) legal and ethical guidelines for prospective counselors. First page to last, material is presented in an appealing, informal style that makes it readable and enjoyable as well as informative.

From the Back Cover

This book presents practical examples and discussions of the major facets of counseling in both school and non-school settings. The reader is provided with an overview and general discussion of six critical areas —1) historical perspectives and current activities of counselors, 2) the role and function of counselors in a variety of settings, 3) techniques utilized by counselors, 4) the organization of counseling programs, 5) research and evaluation responsibilities, and 6) legal and ethical guidelines. For educators, practicing counselors, group leaders, and the like.

Edition details

• Publisher: Merrill Pub Co
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0132735334
• ISBN 13: 9780132735339
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 592