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A guide to graduate programs in counseling
SECTION I The Counseling Profession—An Overview
Introduction
WHAT IS COUNSELING?
PURPOSE OF THE BOOK
OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK
CONSIDERATIONS FOR READING THIS BOOK
GETTING STARTED ...
REFERENCES
The History and Evolution of Professional Counseling
HISTORICAL ROOTS OF COUNSELING
Emergence of Psychology and Psychiatry
The Industrial Revolution and the Vocational Guidance Movement
The Psychometric Movement and Trait and Factor Theory
Carl Rogers and the Mental Health Movement
EVOLUTION OF COUNSELING AS A PROFESSION
Professional Associations and Unification
Distinguishing Counseling
Recognition by the Federal Government
UNIQUENESS OF COUNSELING AMONG HELPING PROFESSIONS
Other Helping Professions
COMMON ASSUMPTIONS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
Wellness
Social Justice and Advocacy
Lifespan Development
Cultural Diversity
The Helping Relationship
A Rich Variety of Counseling Specialties
MODERN DEFINITION AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
REFERENCES
Career Pathways in Counseling
WHO ARE COUNSELORS AND WHAT DO THEY DO?
Counselor Titles and Scope of Practice
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNSELORS
Degree Requirements
Does Accreditation Matter?
Specialty Areas
Fieldwork
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: TRANSLATING WHAT YOU LEARN TO WHAT YOU DO
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
REFERENCES
Current Trends and Issues in Counseling
OCCUPATIONAL ISSUES
Bureau of Labor Statistics (OOH) and Counselor Salaries
PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
Accreditation
Licensure and Certification
Counseling Organizations
Ethical Issues
RECENT MOVEMENTS
Professional Unification and Identity
Increasing Federal Recognition
CONCLUSION
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
REFERENCES
SECTION II Graduate Programs in Counseling— Personal and Practical Considerations
On Becoming a Counselor—Self-Reflecting
WHAT IS SELF-REFLECTION AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
SELF-REFLECTION IN ACTION
DIMENSIONS OF ME
PERSONAL GOALS EXPLORATION
Step 1: Past Goal
Step 2: Personal Goal
Step 3: Professional Goal
Step 4: Personal and Professional Intersection
FINAL THOUGHTS
Finding and Comparing Counseling Programs—Selecting the “Perfect Fit”
BEGINNING YOUR SEARCH
Where Do I Start?
Refining the Search Process
CLOSING REMARKS
Applying to Graduate School
BEGINNING THE GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Graduate School Contact Checklist
WRITING A PERSONAL STATEMENT
AFTER THE GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS
The Interview
Types of Questions You May Be Asked
FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATIONS
WORKING DURING GRADUATE SCHOOL
MAKING THE DECISION (COMPARING OFFERS)
CONCLUSION
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
REFERENCES
The Experience of Being a Graduate Counseling Student
TRANSITION TO GRADUATE SCHOOL
Maintaining Balance
PERSONAL GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Self-Exploration and Personal Growth
Identity Development
Assistantships and Extracurricular Involvement
MOVING INTO FIELD EXPERIENCE CLINICAL TRAINING
SUMMARY
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
SECTION III Life After Graduate School
Certification and Licensure
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
CONCLUSION
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
REFERENCES
Professional Involvement
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT PYRAMID
Identifying with a Specific Profession
Belonging to a Professional Membership Organization
Presenting at Professional Conferences
Engaging in Advocacy
Taking on Leadership Roles in Professional Organizations
CONCLUSION
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Conclusion
TIERNEY FARRY, CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
FRANK JANKS, PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR
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