Preparing School Counselors for the Field - Angelica Greiner - Bog

Preparing School Counselors for the Field: Counseling Skills and Practice Applications well prepares future school counselors to effectively and competently support students' academic, social/emotional, and career development. The book equips readers with the necessary skillsets and knowledge to succeed in the school environment and provides examples of real-world scenarios and challenges school counselors may face in practice.

Featuring an accessible, relatable style, the book covers a variety of topics, including establishing rapport with students, maintaining confidentiality, empathic confrontation, applying microskills to theory, and determining your practice style as a school counselor. The chapters incorporate essential information from the American School Counselor Association's (ASCA) Ethical Standards for School Counselors. Impactful pedagogical features such as vignettes, best practices, and key takeaways help to deepen engagement and retention of the material.

Preparing Schools Counselors for the Field is an ideal resource for courses and programs in school counseling, as well as professionals new to the practice.