Acquiring Counseling Skills: Integrating Theory, Multiculturalism, and Self-Awareness

Author: Kathryn MacCluskiePublisher: PearsonPaperback:ISBN 10: 0131991337ISBN 13: 978-0131991330This is the first and only book in the market that provides a theoretical framework on basic counseling skills. It presents a strong multicultural thread, as well as a strong emphasis on self-awareness. The book discusses the counseling process, the microskills model and helping skills and techniques, and includes integrated case conceptualization. Written for students, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and anyone interested in learning the basic techniques of helping in the context of theory and application to diverse populations. From the Inside Flap What reviewers have to say about Acquiring Counseling Skills: Integrating Theory, Multiculturalism, and Self-Awareness:   “[This text] exceeds any other skills text I have seen with regard to the extent of coverage of issues related to culture and the use of an integrative presentation where worldview is simultaneously considered with skills.”             Annette S. Kluck, Auburn University   “This text has multiple strengths offering a sound theory base of knowledge and a thorough presentation of specific counseling skills.  It is clear that the author has a strong grasp on theory as well as ‘real world’ counseling experience, which is so valuable for students and is lacking in some texts.”             David A. Scott, Clemson University   “The writing style is at a level that makes reading comfortable….the use of personal examples helps the student realize that they will make mistakes in the beginning, and that is to be expected.  It also helps students realize that becoming a counselor is truly a process that is never ending.”             Jasmine Khan, Baylor University   “….one of the strengths of this book is the ability of the author to use metaphor and analogy to teach a concept.”             J. Jeffries McWhirter, Arizona State University From the Back Cover What reviewers have to say about Acquiring Counseling Skills: Integrating Theory, Multiculturalism, and Self-Awareness:   “[This text] exceeds any other skills text I have seen with regard to the extent of coverage of issues related to culture and the use of an integrative presentation where worldview is simultaneously considered with skills.”             Annette S. Kluck, Auburn University   “This text has multiple strengths offering a sound theory base of knowledge and a thorough presentation of specific counseling skills.  It is clear that the author has a strong grasp on theory as well as ‘real world’ counseling experience, which is so valuable for students and is lacking in some texts.”             David A. Scott, Clemson University   “The writing style is at a level that makes reading comfortable….the use of personal examples helps the student realize that they will make mistakes in the beginning, and that is to be expected.  It also helps students realize that becoming a counselor is truly a process that is never ending.”             Jasmine Khan, Baylor University   “….one of the strengths of this book is the ability of the author to use metaphor and analogy to teach a concept.”             J. Jeffries McWhirter, Arizona State University See all Editorial Reviews