The Counseling Sourcebook : A Practical Reference on Contemporary Issues

Van Ornum, William, Stillwell, Nicholas C., Ronch, Judah L.

ISBN 10: 0824512413 / ISBN 13: 9780824512415

Published by Crossroad Publishing Company, The, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Counseling Sourcebook : A Practical Reference on Contemporary Issues
• Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Company, The
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0824512413
• ISBN 13: 9780824512415
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

This reference is designed for everyone who counsels: psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, guidance counsellors, clergy, teachers and others. The issues the book covers include: marriage and relationships; family issues; the aged, death and dying; substance abuse; counselling children, adolescents and students; growing into adulthood; gender issues; AIDS; autism; child abuse; learning disabilities; visual and hearing impairment; fears and phobias; infertility; obsessive compulsions; personality disorders; psychoanalysis; group therapy; cognitive therapy; medication therapy; career counselling; ethics; and many more topics.

Review

Thirty-five contributions are arranged in sections on foundations--a century of approaches; sensitivity--issues for contemporary counselors; and counseling approaches throughout the lifespan. Intended as a resource for a wide range of counselors, psychologists, nurses, clergy, teachers, social workers, and others in the helping professions. Each article includes suggested further reading and resources for more information. --Booknews