Develop a deep understanding of the counseling profession with Counseling: A Comprehensive Profession, one of the most respected and widely used academic texts in counselor education. Written by renowned counseling expert Samuel T. Gladding, this comprehensive guide explores the history, theories, practices, ethics, specialties, and future of counseling, making it an essential resource for students, educators, and mental health professionals. The book is known for presenting counseling as a dynamic and evolving profession while covering its major concepts in a broad and accessible manner.

Counseling: A Comprehensive Profession by Samuel T. Gladding is a leading academic textbook that explores counseling theories, professional ethics, counseling skills, multicultural counseling, human development, mental health services, career counseling, group counseling, family counseling, professional identity, and contemporary counseling practices.

This comprehensive text provides students with a strong foundation in the counseling profession by examining its history, major theoretical approaches, counseling techniques, legal and ethical considerations, professional standards, and specialized fields of practice. It also highlights the multicultural, ethical, and legal environments in which counselors work and emphasizes the development of professional competence.

The Seventh Edition continues Gladding’s tradition of combining academic rigor with practical application, helping readers understand both the theoretical and real-world aspects of counseling. Covering emerging trends, research developments, and professional responsibilities, the book serves as a valuable guide for aspiring counselors and psychology professionals.

Blending psychology, counseling education, professional development, ethics, communication skills, and human services, Counseling: A Comprehensive Profession remains a trusted resource for counselor training programs worldwide.

Publisher: PEARSON

Language : English

Binding: PAPER BACK

Pages : 468