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Author: Samuel T. Gladding
Publisher: Pearson (2017) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 978-0134547817
Counseling: A Comprehensive Profession (8th Edition) provides a thorough and integrative overview of the counseling profession, covering its history, theoretical foundations, practice settings, and ethical standards. This edition continues to serve as one of the most widely used texts for introducing students to the breadth and depth of the counseling field.
Key features include:
Comprehensive exploration of the roles, responsibilities, and competencies of professional counselors across diverse practice areas.
In-depth coverage of major counseling theories, techniques, and evidence-based approaches.
Focus on ethical standards, multicultural competence, and professional identity development.
Case examples, reflection questions, and applied learning activities that connect theory to real-world practice.
Updated content addressing emerging issues such as technology in counseling, advocacy, and wellness-based approaches.
An essential resource for students and professionals alike, this edition offers a balanced combination of theory, research, and practice—equipping readers with the knowledge, ethical grounding, and skills required for effective, culturally responsive counseling.
