Introduction to Counseling: An Art and Science Perspective

Michael S. Nystul

ISBN 10: 1483316610 / ISBN 13: 9781483316611

Published by SAGE Publications Inc, 2015

About this Item

Provides an overview of counseling and the helping professions from the perspective of art and science-the science of counseling that generates a knowledge base proven to promote competency and efficacy in the practitioner. This volume offers knowledge base to build skills that can be applied sensitively to clients in a multicultural society. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 187 x 25. Weight in Grams: 975. . 2015. 5th Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Counseling: An Art and Science Perspective
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1483316610
• ISBN 13: 9781483316611
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Introduction to Counseling by Michael Scott Nystul provides an overview of counseling and the helping professions from the perspective of art and science―the science of counseling that generates a knowledge base proven to promote competency and efficacy in the practitioner, and the art of using this knowledge base to build skills that can be applied sensitively to clients in a multicultural society.   

The Fifth Edition has been organized into three sections: (1) an overview of counseling and the counseling process, (2) multicultural counseling and counseling theories, and (3) special approaches and settings. It continues to address key topics and issues, including gender, culture, and sexual orientation, and offers ways to integrate multiculturalism into all aspects of counseling, rather than view it as a separate entity. Highlighting emerging trends and changes in ethical codes, as well as reflecting the latest updates to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-5), the book successfully illustrates the importance of art and science to modern-day counseling.

About the Author

Michael S. Nystulreceived his Ph.D. in counseling from Oregon State University in 1974. He holds the position of Professor Emeritus in the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology at New Mexico State University. Professor Nystul is a licensed psychologist and school psychologist. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings such as schools, hospitals, community mental health centers, university counseling centers, and private practice. His first position was an elementary and middle school counselor with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1970. He continues to be active in the counseling field and currently provides counseling and psychological services in private practice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Professor Nystul has more than 100 publications, including journal articles, book chapters, and books to his credit. He has three daughters, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and relies on his wife, Laura, to maintain a sense of balance in life.