The Essential School Counselor in a Changing Society

A new core text that integrates the new ASCA model as well the new CACREP standards across all areas of practice of school counseling for foundational (required) courses in school counseling, which are required in programs with a specialization in school counseling. Beginning with an overview of the historical development of the field of school counseling followed by a chapter on ethics and ethical decision making, the book then shifts its focus on contemporary areas of practice encountered by today?s school counselor. These include crisis response, career counseling and advisement, group counseling, advocacy, collaboration, and finally a chapter on assessment and research.  Sructured to contain cases, exercises, activities, and self reflection exercises to help the developing student help crystallize their professional development.