The Human Services Counseling Toolbox: Theory, Development, Technique, and Resources (Field/Practicum/Internship)

Author: William HowattPublisher: Cengage LearningPaperback:ISBN 10: 0534359329ISBN 13: 978-0534359324This unique book, developed by the author with the help of his students at Nova Scotia Community College, provides an overview of the field of helping, discussion of the field's 12 major theories and corresponding techniques with a special focus on helping readers develop their own counseling style or orientation. After reviewing and applying the content, readers decide what theory or combination of theories and techniques resonate for them. Review Nothing comes even close...a very unique and needed book! One of the most comprehensive and thorough human service counseling texts on the market. A strong, perhaps the strongest of any theory-based text, with an emphasis on practical and applied aspects.I would be inclined to adopt! The text provides a great overview of theory and coverage of pragmatic needs that practitioners tend to be confronted by...It's a wealth of information. Very valuable and useful. I found the chapters interesting and reading became a pleasure.