The sixth edition of this book retains its logical progression of topics, while introducing the latest technologies, concepts, and applications in the counselor's repertoire. As they have in previous editions, the authors present practical examples and discussions of all of the major facets of counseling in a wide variety of counselors' work settings. They include a thorough treatment of techniques of assessment, including an overview of standardized testing and discussion of subjective approaches to appraisal, observation, self-reporting, and others. This book introduces future counselors to the technology they will encounter on their first assignments and familiarizes them with the type of equipment and tools to expect. It also includes coverage on the vital topics of program development/management and legal/ethical issues.

Historic Perspectives -- What Do Counselors Do? -- Where Counselors Work -- Individual Counseling -- Group Techniques for Counselors -- Multicultural Counseling -- Human Assessment for Counseling -- Counseling for Career Planning and Decision Making -- The Counselor as Developmental and Educational Consultant -- Prevention and Wellness -- Counseling Program Development and Management -- Counseling and Technology -- Ethical and Legal Guidelines -- National Standards for School Counseling Programs -- The Role of the Professional School Counselor -- Position Statement: Child Abuse -- American Counseling Association Multicultural/Diversity Agenda -- Rust Statement Revised (AACD/AMECD Policy Statement) Responsibilities of Users of Standardized Tests -- ACA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice -- American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct -- Code of Ethics of the American Mental Health Counselors Association 2000 Revision -- AAMFT Code of Ethics -- NBCC's Code of Ethics -- Public Law 93-380: Protection of the Rights and Privacy of Parents and Students -- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 -- American School Counselor Association the School Counselor and Comprehensive School Counseling Programs -- Online Practice Standards -- The Practice of Internet Counseling -- Career Counseling Competencies