American Counseling Association imprint: 52 books
Multicultural Issues in Counseling
New Approaches to Diversity
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2018
With an emphasis on direct application to practice, this graduate-level text offers strategies for working with diverse client groups in a variety of settings. Introductory chapters build a foundation for cross-cultural counseling with discussions on current theory, the ongoing pursuit of multicultural...
Multicultural Issues in Counseling
New Approaches to Diversity
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2014
This widely adopted, seminal text provides comprehensive direction from leading experts for culturally competent practice with diverse client groups in a variety of settings. Fully updated—with seven new chapters and including feedback from educators and practitioners—this book goes beyond counseling...
by Gerald Corey
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2018
Useful as a supplemental text in advanced theories and practicum courses, this fourth edition discusses the key concepts and techniques from many contemporary theories and how to develop an integrative approach to the counseling process to better meet individual client needs. Dr. Corey introduces...
Boundary Issues in Counseling
Multiple Roles and Responsibilities
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2014
Fully revised in accordance with the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics and the current ethical codes of other mental health organizations, Boundary Issues in Counseling reflects the helping profession’s most up-to-date thinking on this topic and offers a wide range of opinions and perspectives. Ethics experts...
Postmodern Career Counseling
A Handbook of Culture, Context, and Cases
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2016
This practiced-based handbook describes postmodern career counseling models and methods designed to meet clients’ diverse needs in today’s challenging work environment. Readers will gain a solid understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of postmodern career counseling and learn practical...
by Jeffrey A. Kottler, Richard S. Balkin
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2016
In this engaging book, Jeffrey Kottler and Richard Balkin address common misconceptions about what works in counseling and offer suggestions for building constructive counseling relationships and facilitating positive counseling outcomes. Key aspects of the client–counselor relationship are supported...
Orientation to Professional Counseling
Past, Present, and Future Trends
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2018
Ideal for use in introductory counseling courses, Orientation to Professional Counseling is fully aligned with the 2016 CACREP Standards and contains historical perspectives on the foundations of the profession, an overview of counseling specialties and contemporary issues in the field, and a discussion...
Counseling and Psychotherapy
Theories and Interventions
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2014
This student-friendly and well designed introductory text provides a thorough overview of 14 widely used theories. Experts examine each theory from the perspective of its historical background, major constructs, goals, cross-cultural considerations, and limitations. Traditional and brief interventions...
by Samuel T. Gladding
Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2016
This latest edition of The Creative Arts in Counseling is a powerful, evidence-based examination of how creative expression can be used in counseling with clients of various ages and backgrounds. It explores the clinical application of all of the major creative arts, including music, dance/movement,...
Counseling Research
A Practitioner-Scholar Approach
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2016
This introductory text for counselors-in-training and emerging researchers focuses on research methodology, design, measurement, and evaluation. Richard Balkin and David Kleist explain the primary research methods used in counseling while emphasizing the importance of ethics and multicultural issues,...
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Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2018
Thought leaders examine social justice counseling from a global perspective in the latest edition of this pioneering book. Part 1 examines the historical and contemporary context of social justice counseling. Part 2 presents ideas for promoting social justice and challenging oppression and marginalization...
Disaster Mental Health Counseling
A Guide to Preparing and Responding
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2017
This timely book provides current research and skill-building information on Disaster Mental Health Counseling for counselors, educators, students, and mental health responders in agencies, schools, universities, and private practice. Recognized experts in the field detail effective clinical interventions...
Tough Kids, Cool Counseling
User-Friendly Approaches with Challenging Youth
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2014
Tough Kids, Cool Counseling offers creative techniques for overcoming resistance, fostering constructive therapy relationships, and generating opportunities for client change and growth. This edition includes a new chapter on resistance busters and updated and fresh ideas for establishing rapport,...
Counseling Around the World
An International Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2015
This fascinating book provides a global exchange of information about counseling activities and services; counselor training; and existing professional practices, beliefs, and values. Native counselors and leading experts from 40 countries discuss the opportunities for growth in their countries and...