Counselors in training must complete one class that is dedicated to the history, profession and practice of counseling. In this course, students learn about the various roles counselors play and the fields within they work. Taking an integrated, developmental approach this book includes practice exercises, reflection questions, case studies, as well as pre- and post- self assessments.

Organized around the latest CACREP standardsIntroduction to Professional Counseling integrates key theoretical concepts with discussion of the practical aspects of the field. Drawing from their own experiences as counseling practitioners, editors Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich and Cynthia A. Reynolds explore what it means to develop a professional counseling identity, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and reflection in practice. Numerous case studies and practice exercises in this innovative text further personalize the content for developing 21st century counselors.

Introduction to Professional Counseling is part of the Counseling and Professional Identity Series, which targets specific competencies identified by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs).

Chapter 1: Overview of Professional Counseling - Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich
Chapter 2: History and Philosophy of the Counseling Profession - Mark Pope
Chapter 3: Professional Roles, Functions, and Consultation With Other Professionals - Stephen V. Flynn, Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich
Chapter 4: Professional Settings and Career Choices - Christopher Schmidt
Chapter 5: Crisis Counseling and Emergency Response - Elysia Clemens, Tara Hill, Adria Shipp
Chapter 6: Multiculturalism and Social Justice in Professional Counseling - Manivong J. Ratts, Alexa Wayman
Chapter 7: Counselor Supervision - Melissa Odegard-Koester, Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich, Verl T. Pope
Chapter 8: Ethical and Legal Considerations in Counseling - Cynthia A. Reynolds, Claudia Sadler-Gerhardt
Chapter 9: Wellness and Self-Care for Professional Counselors - A. Stephen Lenz, Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich
Chapter 10: Professional Organizations and Membership - Robert C. Schwartz
Chapter 11: Professional Credentialing - Matthew J. Paylo, Jake J. Protivnak, Victoria E. Kress
Chapter 12: Advocacy for Professional Counseling - Cynthia T. Walley, Stuart F. Chen-Hayes