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Transforming the School Counseling Profession, 6th Edition

Bradley T. Erford

This text is an introduction that conveys how the seemingly diverse roles of the professional school counselor fit together comprehensively. 

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The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals, 6th Edition

Broderick & Blewitt

A comprehensive exploration of human development offers perspectives that can translate into professional best practices for future professionals in education, counseling and social work.

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Foundations of Addictions Counseling, 5th Edition

Capuzzi & Stauffer

Explore research-based, real-life techniques in 20 areas of focus in substance use and addictions counseling.

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Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Case Approach, 5th Edition

Nancy L. Murdock

Connect psychotherapy and counseling theory to modern-day practice using case studies and applied examples.

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Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling, 7th Edition

Remley & Herlihy

A case-based approach examines the counseling profession from both an ethical perspective and a legal viewpoint.

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Fundamentals of Phonetics: A Practical Guide for Students, 6th Edition

Small & Lee

This introduction helps students gain the skills needed to perform transcriptions using the international Phonetic Alphabet.

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Learning the Art of Helping: Building Blocks and Techniques, 8th Edition

Mark E. Young

Teach the art of helping using a relationship-focused approach.

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Crisis Assessment, Intervention, and Prevention, 4th Edition

Jackson-Cherry & Erford

Features new content on preparedness and responses in schools; technological and distance counseling; and more. 

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Assessing and utilizing client strengths in counseling

Expert counselors and educators Victoria Kress and Matthew Paylo share the rationale and concrete recommendations for integrating strengths-based counseling into courses and practice, preparing your students to create individualized, culturally sensitive treatment plans.

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