School Counseling Internship: Bridging a Gap Between Training and Practice - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798823328364

Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

School Counseling Internship: Bridging a Gap Between Training and Practice is designed to facilitate the transition for students from academic training in school counseling to professional practice. Featuring contributed chapters from experts in the discipline, the book offers a multifaceted approach to understanding the real-world application of school counseling principles.

The text begins by establishing the importance of school counseling and student wellness, then progresses into the application of learned theories in a practical setting, covering topics such as ethical considerations and data-driven processes. Subsequent sections delve into specific strategies to meet diverse student needs, addressing crisis management, trauma, and the integration of technology and social media in school counseling. It concludes with guidance on professional development pathways for school counselors.

School Counseling Internship is ideal for use in graduate-level courses in school counseling, as well as by interns or practitioners entering the field. It presents a well-rounded educational resource to guide the development of skills necessary to bridge the gap between theory and practice, making it particularly relevant for courses emphasizing applied experience and the development of practical capabilities in school counseling.

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About the Authors

Melissa Windham is a clinical associate professor in the Division of Education at Mississippi State University Meridian. She served as an educator and school counselor in the PK-12 setting and holds a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from Regent University.

Robyn Walsh is an assistant professor in the Department of Education at Capital University. She served as a high school counselor and counseling coordinator and holds a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Anita Young is an associate professor in the counseling program in the School of Education at Johns Hopkins University. She has served as a K-12 school counselor, school-based and district administrator and holds a Ph.D. in counselor education from The Ohio State University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798823328364
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 218
• Editor: Windham Melissa, Walsh Robyn, Young Anita