Helps counselors-in-training develop their sense of identity as advocates and seekers of social justice
Distinguished by a potent social justice and multicultural perspective, this comprehensive introductory text for counselors-in-training delivers foundational concepts through the lens of advocacy and intersectionality. This book emphasizes exploration of the individual and collective effect of local, national, and global social issues on clients and their communities and imparts real world experiences from authors and clinical experts who provide personal accounts of challenges and successes in their practices.
The text examines key evidence-based counseling theories with an in-depth focus on trauma-informed counseling and prompts reflection and dialogue about critical issues in counselor development. It introduces specific counseling micro-skills, techniques, and modalities and describes the varied settings in which counselors can practice. Engaging activities that foster self-analysis and self-actualization illuminate the path to becoming a professional counselor. Chapters encompass several features that promote high-level thinking and reinforce understanding of content. These include reflection exercises that relate chapter content to individual counselor identity, learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, Voices from the Field to bring counseling to life, Call to Action features to help students put learning into action, case studies, Group Process activities, and additional resources. Abundant instructor activities include Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, PowerPoints, and video podcasts. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.
Key Features:
- Addresses the foundations of counseling through the perspective of multiculturalism, advocacy, social justice, and intersectionality
- Emphasizes understanding of the individual and collective effect of social issues on clients and their communities
- Includes podcast interviews with clinical experts and Voices from the Field
- Weaves the concept of trauma-informed counseling throughout
- Covers such trending topics as telemental health, the influence of climate change, psychedelic-assisted therapies, the effect of social media on counseling, and neuroscience
- Offers engaging self-actualization and reflection activities to enhance counselor training
- Includes learning objectives, Call to Action features, Think About This reflection exercises, Group Process activities, case studies, and more in each chapter
- Offers an abundant ancillaries package including Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, chapter PowerPoints, and video podcasts
Ana Puig, PhD, LMHC-S, NCC, is scholar and research director in the Office of Educational Research, College of Education at the University of Florida (UF) and Affiliate Faculty in the School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education, Counselor Education unit. Dr. Puig is a licensed mental health counselor and qualified supervisor in the state of Florida and a National Certified Counselor. She also holds a Spirituality and Health certificate from the Center for Spirituality and Health at UF. Her areas of specialization are multicultural spirituality and religion in counseling; complementary therapies and mental health; creativity in counseling and supervision; and group work. She has engaged in international research and education for over 16 years, predominantly focused on the Asia-Pacific region and in her native island of Puerto Rico. More recently, Dr. Puig has conducted research on impacts of hurricanes Maria and Irma on stakeholders in the K-20 school system in Puerto Rico. She has also led research on Streetlight at UF Health, a palliative care program providing psychosocial support to adolescents and young adults with chronic and terminal conditions. Dr. Puig is the author of over 40 articles, 8 chapters, and 65 invited or refereed presentations at the local, regional, national, and international levels. This is her second book. Dr. Puig is a fellow of the American Counseling Association.
Jacqueline M. Swank, PhD, LMHC, LCSW, RPT-S, is an associate teaching professor in mental health practices at the University of Missouri. She was formerly an associate professor of counselor education at the University of Florida. She has extensive experience working with children and adolescents and their families in various counseling settings, including outpatient, schools, day treatment, inpatient, and residential treatment facilities, and has worked clinically in both the United States and England. Her research interests focus on holistic growth and development of children and adolescents, counselor competency, assessment, nature and play-based interventions, and international counseling.
Latoya Haynes-Thoby, PhD, LPC, NCC, CCTP, is an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at the University of Connecticut. Her work explores the benefits of trauma prevention and trauma-responsive counseling that is culturally relevant and promotes resilience. As such, her research focuses on individual and community healing from trauma. Dr. Haynes-Thoby aims to broaden what we understand about human resilience, thriving, and wellbeing, especially related to the experiences of marginalized communities.
Derrick A. Paladino, PhD, LMHC, NCC, is a professor and department chair in the Department of Graduate Studies in Counseling at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. He also serves as a part-time counselor at Rollins College Counseling and Psychological Services. His clinical and scholarship interests fall within the areas of multiracial identity, college counseling and student development, and crisis assessment and intervention. He is the coauthor of the books Counseling Multiple Heritage Individuals, Couples and Families and College Counseling and Student Development: Theory, Practice, and Campus Collaboration both published by the American Counseling Association.
