101 careers in counseling / / Shannon Hodges

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910789929603321
• Autore: Hodges Shannon
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : Springer Pub., c2012
• ISBN: 1-78402-152-0; 1-280-49830-7; 9786613593535; 0-8261-0859-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (334 pages)
• Disciplina: 158.3023
• Soggetti: Counseling - Vocational guidance; Vocational guidance
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Halftitle; About the Author; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; PART I: INTRODUCTION; 1 The Profession of Counseling; STEPS TO BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR IN THE UNITED STATES; TYPES OF COUNSELING; A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE COUNSELING PROFESSION; The 1980's to 2000; IMPORTANT CREDENTIALS IN COUNSELING; BRIEF COMPARISONS BETWEEN COUNSELORS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SOCIAL WORKERS; THE JOB MARKET FOR COUNSELORS; OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS; EARNINGS FOR COUNSELORS; SUMMARY; 2 Counseling as a Career; IS THE COUNSELING PROFESSION A GOOD FIT FOR YOU? EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED TO BECOME A COUNSELOR; VARIATIONS TO BECOMING A COUNSELOR; BENEFITS OF A CAREER IN COUNSELING; THE CASE OF CARL; What Should Consuelo Do?; THE NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP; LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION; Basic Licensure Information; Certification; STRENGTH OF THE PROFESSION; SUMMARY; ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR CAREER ASSISTANCE; PART II: CAREERS IN COUNSELING; 3 Counseling Children and Families; 1. Counselor for Children in Intact Families; Boundaries and "Who Is My Client?"; Core Competencies and Skills; Educational and Credential Requirements Best Aspects of the Job; Challenging Aspects of the Job; Occupational Outlook and Salary; 2. Counselor for Children in Foster Care; Issues to Understand; Best Aspects of the Job; Challenging Aspects of the Job; Occupational Outlook and Salary; 3. Counselor for Children in Outpatient Settings; Issues to Understand; Best Aspects of the Job; Challenging Aspects of the Job; Occupational Outlook and Salary; 4. Counselor for Children in Inpatient Settings; Issues to Understand; Best Aspects of the Job; Challenging Aspects of the Job; Occupational Outlook and Salary 5. Counselor for Families; Issues to Understand; Best Aspects of the Job; Challenging Aspects of the Job; Occupational Outlook and Salary; 6. Counselor for Couples; Issues to Understand; Best Aspects of the Job; Challenging Aspects of the Job; Occupational Outlook and Salary; 7. Counselor for Couples Wishing to Adopt; Issues to Understand; Best Aspects of the Job; Challenging Aspects of the Job; Occupational Outlook and Salary; 8. Counselor and Play Therapy; Issues to Understand; Best Aspects of the Job; Challenging Aspects of the Job; Occupational Outlook and Salary 9. Counselor as Parent Effectiveness Trainer; Issues to Understand; Best Aspects of the Job; Challenging Aspects of the Job; Occupational Outlook and Salary; 10. Counselor Working in Child Protection and Family Services; Issues to Understand; Best Aspects of the Job; Challenging Aspects of the Job; Occupational Outlook and Salary; 4 Counseling the Elderly; 11. Counselor for the Elderly in Retirement Centers; Degree Required; Issues to Understand; Best Aspects of the Job; Challenging Aspects of the Job; Occupational Outlook and Salary; 12. Counselor for the Elderly in Outpatient Centers
• Sommario/riassunto: This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is an invaluable resource to help you choose a rewarding counseling career that best suits your interests, strengths, and personality. Exploring a wealth of career opportunities in both traditional and non-traditional settings, including the most exciting emerging fields, this useful reference describes the many benefits found in the work of a professional counselor. Each career listing includes an overview, salary range, employment prospects, best and most challenging aspects of the job, and educational and licensing requirements. In addition, the book