This student-centered overview of the counseling profession exposes you to real challenges faced by experienced practitioners and gives you an unparalleled look at what your professional future may hold. INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING, Seventh Edition covers what counseling is, as well as its history, theoretical orientations, applications, and professional issues. As you become engaged in the process of learning and applying counseling concepts, you'll examine the day-to-day realities of being a counselor, as well as your own motivation for choosing the profession. Finally, experiential and reflective exercises, integrated into every chapter, help you reflect on the material.