Handbook of Counseling Psychology Hardcover - 2008

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The history of counseling psychology has been previously documented through a number of different venues, reflecting particular events, such as the founding of the Division of Counseling Psychology of the American Psychological Association (APA) (e.g., Scott, 1980); the founding of the Journal of Counseling Psychology (e.g., Wrenn, 1966); definitions of counseling psychology at particular points (e.g., Jordaan, Myers, Layton, & Morgan, 1968); or historical developments within a particular time period (e.g., Robinson, 1964).

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The Bestselling Reference on Counseling Psychology in Clinical and Educational Settings

This completely revised and updated Fourth Edition of the Handbook of Counseling Psychology presents a cross-disciplinary survey of the entire field--combining a scholarly review of important areas of counseling psychology with current and insightful analyses of topics that are influencing the practice of counseling psychology today.

Based on the results of extensive surveys conducted through the membership of the Society of Counseling Psychology of the American Psychological Association, this edition has been updated to reflect the field's current breadth and vigor, drawing specific suggestions for practice that derive from the scholarly literature in counseling psychologyand related disciplines.

With contributions from leading figures in counseling psychology, the Fourth Edition contains new chapters covering the most current information and important emerging professional trends including:

• APA ethical standards

• Managed care and prescription privileges

• The growing use of technology in research, assessment, and counseling

• The international growth of counseling psychology

• Social justice issues

• Positive psychology

• Multicultural psychology

• Counseling/supervision process and outcome

• Vocational psychology

• Prevention and development

The Fourth Edition of this classic volume equips both practicing counseling psychologists and students with a leading resource containing the latest information on the prevention and treatment of vocational, educational, and personal adjustment problems.

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• Reference and Research Bk News, 05/01/2008, Page 16