Counseling Assessment and Evaluation: Fundamentals of Applied Practice (1st Edition)

Authors: Joshua C. Watson
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc (2016) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 978-1483322162

Counseling Assessment and Evaluation: Fundamentals of Applied Practice (1st Edition) offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to assessment and evaluation practices within the counseling profession. As part of the Counseling and Professional Identity series, this text emphasizes the essential role of assessment in clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and outcome evaluation across diverse counseling settings.

Key features include:

• Clear explanations of foundational assessment concepts, including test construction, reliability, validity, and ethical use.

• Practical guidance on selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting a wide range of assessment instruments.

• Emphasis on multicultural competence, fairness, and advocacy in assessment practices.

• Case studies, applied examples, and exercises connecting theory and research to real-world counseling contexts.

• Discussion of contemporary issues such as technology-based assessment, evidence-based practice, and outcome measurement.

A vital resource for counseling students and early-career professionals, this edition equips readers with the knowledge and applied skills necessary to conduct ethical, culturally sensitive, and scientifically grounded assessment and evaluation in professional counseling practice.