Foundations in Becoming a Professional Counselor: Advocacy, Social Justice, and Intersectionality

by Ana Puig, Jacqueline Swank, Latoya Haynes-Thoby

Helps counselors-in-training develop their sense of identity as advocates and seekers of social justice Distinguished by a potent social justice and multicultural perspective, this comprehensive introductory text for counselors-in-training delivers foundational concepts through the lens of advocacy and intersectionality. This book emphasizes exploration of the individual and collective effect of local, national, and global social issues on clients and their communities and imparts real world experiences from authors and clinical experts who provide personal accounts of challenges and successes in their practices. The text examines key evidence-based counseling theories with an in-depth focus on trauma-informed counseling and prompts reflection and dialogue about critical issues in counselor development. It introduces specific counseling micro-skills, techniques, and modalities and describes the varied settings in which counselors can practice. Engaging activities that foster self-analysis and self-actualization illuminate the path to becoming a professional counselor. Chapters encompass several features that promote high-level thinking and reinforce understanding of content. These include reflection exercises that relate chapter content to individual counselor identity, learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, Voices from the Field to bring counseling to life, Call to Action features to help students put learning into action, case studies , Group Process activities, and additional resources. Abundant instructor activities include Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, PowerPoints, and video podcasts . Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers. Key

411 pages, Paperback

Published October 18, 2022

Reviews

[Katie M · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was okay. For my first textbook of grad school, I'm really impressed it kept me engaged enough to actually read/skim the whole thing. I really liked the emphasis it put on advocacy and social justice. I'm excited to continue my counseling education from here!

[Cayla Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had to read for class, but read every chapter so it gets added, actually was informative