The World of the Counselor: An Introduction to the Counseling Profession

by Edward S. Neukrug

Neukrug's comprehensive introductory text gives students an unparalleled look into the practicalities of the counseling profession, providing them with a broad overview of the field including a firm foundation in the skills, theories, and day-to-day realities of the job. Thorough and research based, the book presents the key concepts and material about the counseling profession with great clarity and insight, while keeping readers engaged through the many illustrative case examples and personal narratives. To ensure that students are thoroughly prepared to further their studies and careers, Neukrug has structured around the eight core CACREP curriculum areas, while enhancing his discussion with insightful coverage of salient topics surrounding such important issues as specializations within counseling, finding a counseling job, and future trends in counseling.

Genres: Counselling

576 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Neene · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read it for a class. It is very informative. I learned a lot but it was very hard to read at times. It is quite boring but still interesting. Some things I was totally interested in and other things not so much. Oh there is alot of ethics content. It teaches when laws were passed, what kinds of counseling is there etc. Overall it wasnt so bad though. I did more skimming than I would have liked but I will read again to get the gist of things.

[Kari Schooley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read for my Orientation to Counseling class. The text was boring, but I'm keeping it for later use.

[Abigail Woodard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Felt about the same about it as any book I have to read for class. Never looked forward to reading it. Learned a decent amount.

[Randi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a basic book about counseling careers I read for a Self class at SUNY Brockport. It was a good overview, however, it was organized poorly which made it difficult to follow at times.

[Kendra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gives a lot of history of the counseling field. Pretty hard to just read but totally clicks after the professor lectures on it and brings it together.

[Chris Zupke · Rating 3 out of 5]

for school. text book. eh.

[Jeremy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very basic and well-organized introduction to the various facets and applications of the counseling profession. Intentionally very surface level.

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good information, just hard to read through.