Elements of Counseling 7e

Widely known and appreciated for its simplicity, clarity, and brevity, THE ELEMENTS OF COUNSELING, International Edition provides a simple conceptual framework for thinking about counseling. Covering the basic elements of counseling in an abbreviated outline format, Meier and Davis use counselor/client dialog to introduce students to counseling skills and effectively demonstrate each necessary skill in a 'real world' setting. THE ELEMENTS OF COUNSELING, International Edition presents information that is essential both for beginning counselors to know, and for experienced counselors to remember. Meier and Davis address key topics including relationship building, the counseling process, self-exploration, and the foundations upon which further intervention is laid. Furthermore, the authors go back to basics by addressing what counseling is, as well as what it is not. The result is a handy primer that gives students the framework upon which to build their counseling knowledge. * This brief textbook, which introduces students to counseling theories in a concise overview format, is organized into two parts. Part One provides 43 practical guidelines for counseling, while Part Two includes information on the various counseling theories and modalities, such as group counseling or family counseling. * THE ELEMENTS OF COUNSELING contains ready-to-use guidelines that outline important information and skills essential to the helping process. * In addition to focusing on applicable theory, Meier and Davis also spend time on the pragmatic concerns of counseling, such as keeping up with research and documenting work. * Client and therapist dialogues, found throughout the book, illustrate important points and enhance student understanding. * Eye-catching reference sections direct students to further reading on topics covered in the textbook, and encourage them to explore the concepts in greater depth.