"This comprehensive handbook explores the latest theories, practices, and research methods in counseling and mental health. The handbook uses the 2016 CACREP standards for counselor education and training as a template around which the discussions and conversations are organized. This format allows for a wide range of topics and offers the reader a unique opportunity to perceive what is required for education, practice, and training in counseling and psychotherapy. The thoroughness, dedication, creativity, and imaginative incentives that went into the handbook and that guided the authors to engage, debate, and explore the issues under consideration are highly commended. A must read for everyone in the counseling and psychotherapy fields."-- Roy Moodley, director, Centre for Diversity in Counseling and Psychotherapy, University of Toronto "This handbook is a comprehensive product that counselors should add and keep on their bookshelves. The thorough coverage of topics provides a resource and reference for counselors across their careers, from master''s student to seasoned professional. Dr.

Adekson and colleagues cover topics we might see in multiple textbooks all in one source. Burgeoning and new counselors will find answers to important questions, and seasoned counselors and counselor educators and supervisors will find guidance on professional issues. The Handbook of Counseling and Counselor Education is truly an A to Z publication." -- Dana Heller Levitt, PhD, doctoral programs co-director, Counseling Program, Montclair State University "Counselors will appreciate how the layout of this handbook aligns precisely with the 2016 CACREP standards. It complements the core curriculum for counseling and provides an up to date review for practitioners. Unique emphasis on issues related to post-graduation experiences, current trends, and best practices in each section speak to the need for currency in our profession. Counselors are challenged to step out and embrace new ways to reach our clients by incorporating issues related to spirituality, neuroscience, and risk management as an aid toward wholeness. This handbook is useful as a compendium of current trends, ethical considerations, and best practices.

" -- Judith G. Miranti, EdD, professor, Division of Education and Counseling, Xavier University of Louisiana "Mary Olufunmilayo Adekson has done unprecedented work in gathering a wide range of counseling professionals. I am excited about how this handbook will contribute to the profession for years to come. I highly recommend the handbook to all counseling professionals." --John A. King, PhD, LPC, assistant professor of counseling, Liberty University "Mary Olufunmilayo Adekson''s edited handbook is a refreshing and contemporary take on current issues in counseling. In this book, readers will be able to explore the counseling field''s cutting-edge professional standards and practices to stimulate their critical thinking. Those who are involved in the training and development of counselors will find this book provides an alternative avenue to facilitate trainees'' introspection, practice, and growth.

Overall, this book brings together important resources and topics for the counseling field and will be an invaluable asset to any counseling classroom." --Vanessa N. Dominguez-O''Hare, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Educational Studies, University of South Carolina-Columbia "The Handbook of Counseling and Counselor Education provides a conceptual and practical guideline to masters and doctoral students as well as counseling professionals. The authors cover a wide range of topics, from professional and ethical practices to risk prevention, research and program evaluation, and supervision in counseling and counselor education. Focusing on common core curriculum delineated by the 2016 CACREP standards, the handbook gives voice to both seasoned as well as new counselor educators, administrators, counseling psychologists, and professional counselors." --Gulsah Kemer, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Counseling and Human Services, Old Dominion University oss their careers, from master''s student to seasoned professional. Dr. Adekson and colleagues cover topics we might see in multiple textbooks all in one source.

Burgeoning and new counselors will find answers to important questions, and seasoned counselors and counselor educators and supervisors will find guidance on professional issues. The Handbook of Counseling and Counselor Education is truly an A to Z publication."-- Dana Heller Levitt, PhD, doctoral programs co-director, Counseling Program, Montclair State University "Counselors will appreciate how the layout of this handbook aligns precisely with the 2016 CACREP standards. It complements the core curriculum for counseling and provides an up to date review for practitioners. Unique emphasis on issues related to post-graduation experiences, current trends, and best practices in each section speak to the need for currency in our profession. Counselors are challenged to step out and embrace new ways to reach our clients by incorporating issues related to spirituality, neuroscience, and risk management as an aid toward wholeness. This handbook is useful as a compendium of current trends, ethical considerations, and best practices." -- Judith G.

Miranti, EdD, professor, Division of Education and Counseling, Xavier University of Louisiana "Mary Olufunmilayo Adekson has done unprecedented work in gathering a wide range of counseling professionals. I am excited about how this handbook will contribute to the profession for years to come. I highly recommend the handbook to all counseling professionals." --John A. King, PhD, LPC, assistant professor of counseling, Liberty University "Mary Olufunmilayo Adekson''s edited handbook is a refreshing and contemporary take on current issues in counseling. In this book, readers will be able to explore the counseling field''s cutting-edge professional standards and practices to stimulate their critical thinking. Those who are involved in the training and development of counselors will find this book provides an alternative avenue to facilitate trainees'' introspection, practice, and growth. Overall, this book brings together important resources and topics for the counseling field and will be an invaluable asset to any counseling classroom.

" --Vanessa N. Dominguez-O''Hare, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Educational Studies, University of South Carolina-Columbia "The Handbook of Counseling and Counselor Education provides a conceptual and practical guideline to masters and doctoral students as well as counseling professionals. The authors cover a wide range of topics, from professional and ethical practices to risk prevention, research and program evaluation, and supervision in counseling and counselor education. Focusing on common core curriculum delineated by the 2016 CACREP standards, the handbook gives voice to both seasoned as well as new counselor educators, administrators, counseling psychologists, and professional counselors." --Gulsah Kemer, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Counseling and Human Services, Old Dominion University challenged to step out and embrace new ways to reach our clients by incorporating issues related to spirituality, neuroscience, and risk management as an aid toward wholeness. This handbook is useful as a compendium of current trends, ethical considerations, and best practices."-- Judith G. Miranti, EdD, professor, Division of Education and Counseling, Xavier University of Louisiana "Mary Olufunmilayo Adekson has done unprecedented work in gathering a wide range of counseling professionals.

I am excited about how this handbook will contribute to the profession for years to come. I highly recommend the handbook to all counseling professionals." --John A. King, PhD, LPC, assistant professor of counseling, Liberty University "Mary Olufunmilayo Adekson''s edited handbook is a refreshing and contemporary take on current issues in counseling. In this book, readers will be able to explore the counseling field''s cutting-edge professional standards and practices to stimulate their critical thinking. Those who are involved in the training and development of counselors will find this book provides an alternative avenue to facilitate trainees'' introspection, practice, and growth. Overall, this book brings together important resources and topics for the counseling field and will be an invaluable asset to any counseling classroom." --Vanessa N.

Dominguez-O''Hare, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Educational Studies, University of South Carolina-Columbia "The Handbook of Counseling and Counselor Education provides a conceptual and practical guideline to masters and doctoral students as well as counseling professionals. The authors cover a wide range of topics, from professional and ethical practices to risk prevention, research and program evaluation, and supervision in counseling and counselor education. Focusing on common core curriculum delineated by the 2016 CACREP standards, the handbook gives voice to both seasoned as well as new counselor educators, administrators, counseling psychologists, and professional counselors." --Gulsah Kemer, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Counseling and Human Services, Old Dominion University ok, readers will be able to explore the counseling field''s cutting-edge professional standards and practices to stimulate their critical thinking. Those who are involved in the training and development of counselors will find this book provide.