CONTENTS Foreword by Perry C. Francis, EdD, NCC, ACS, LPC Preface Acknowledgments Share 101 Careers in Counseling, Second Edition 1 The Profession of Counseling: Coming of Age Steps to Becoming a Professional Counselor in the United States Types of Counseling A Brief History of the Counseling Profession The 1980s to 2000 Important Credentials in Counseling Similarities Among Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers Psychiatrists Psychologists Counselors Social Workers Marriage and Family Therapists Dance Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, and Others The Job Market for Counselors Occupational Outlook for Counselors Earnings for Counselors Summary References 2 Counseling as a Career Is the Counseling Profession a Good Fit for You? Required Education and Training to Become a Counselor Variations in Counselor Experience and Training Benefits of a Career in Counseling The Case of Carl The Necessity of Professional Membership Licensure and Certification Basic Licensure Information Certification Strength of the Profession Summary References 3 Career Variations in the Counseling Profession I. Counseling Children and Families Spotlight: Domestic Violence Counseling 1. Counseling Children in Intact Families 2. Counseling Children in Foster Care 3. Counseling Families 4. Counseling Couples 5. Counseling Couples Wishing to Adopt 6.
Counseling and Play Therapy 7. Counselors as Parent Effectiveness Trainers 8. Counselors Working in Child Protection and Family Services 9. Counseling Children in Outpatient Treatment 10. Counseling Children in Inpatient Settings Spotlight: E-Counseling and Technology II. Counselors in the Schools Spotlight: School Counseling 11. Counseling in Elementary Schools 12. Counseling in Middle Schools 13.
Counseling in High Schools 14. Counseling in Private Schools 15. Counseling in Alternative Schools 16. Counseling in Residential Schools 17. Counseling in School-Based Family Services Centers 18. After-School Counseling Services III. Counseling in Colleges and Universities Spotlight: Assistant Professor of Counselor Education 19. Professor of Counselor Education 20.
The Counselor as Department Chair 21. Director of a College or University Counseling Center 22. Counseling in a College or University Counseling Center 23. Counseling in a Large University Counseling Center 24. Counseling in a Medium-Size University Counseling Center 25. Counseling in a Small College Counseling Center 26. Counseling in a Community or Technical College 27. Counselors Working in a College Career Center 28.
Counseling in a College or University Residence Hall 29. Counselors Working in Student Affairs (Noncounseling Positions) 30. Counselors Working as Academic Advisors 31. The Counselor as Campus Ombudsman 32. The Counselor as Academic Dean (or Associate Dean or Assistant Dean) IV. Counseling in Community Mental Health Settings (Public and Private) 33. Counseling in Outpatient Clinics and Agencies 34. Counseling in Inpatient Settings 35.
Residential Counselors in Long-Term Psychiatric Care 36. Counseling in Outpatient Chemical Dependency Clinics 37. Counseling in Inpatient Residential Addictions Treatment 38. Counseling Intellectually Disabled Clients 39. Clinical Rehabilitation Counselors 40. Counseling the Homeless V. Counseling the Elderly 41. Counseling in Retirement Centers 42.
Counseling the Elderly in an Outpatient Center 43. Counseling the Elderly for End-of-Life Decisions 44. The Counselor as Day-Care Coordinator VI. Spiritual-Based Counseling and Related Areas Spotlight: Pastoral Counseling 45. Counseling in a Pastoral Counseling Center 46. Counseling in a Church, Synagogue, or Other Religious Institution 47. Bereavement Counseling 48. Counseling the Homeless in Spiritual-Based Centers 49.
Hospice Counseling VII. Counseling in Private Practice Spotlight: Private Practice in Counseling 50. Counseling in Private Practice (Solo) 51. Counseling in Private Practice (With Associates) 52. Counseling in an Employee Assistance Program VIII. Counseling in Correctional Settings and the Legal Arena 53. Counseling in a County Jail 54. Counseling in Prisons 55.
Counseling in Juvenile Detention Facilities 56. Forensic Counseling 57. Counselors as Divorce Mediators 58. The Counselor as Therapeutic Mediator 59. The Counselor as Probation Worker 60. The Counselor in the Restorative Justice Field 61. The Counselor as Probation Officer 62. Gang Prevention Counselor 63.
The Counselor as Victim''s Rights Advocate IX. Counseling in Crisis Intervention and Emergency Management Spotlight: Trauma Counseling 64. Counseling in the Aftermath of Natural and Major Disasters 65. Counseling in the Aftermath of a Tragedy (e.g., School Shootings, Suicide) 66. Counseling in Domestic Violence Shelters 67. Counseling Victims of Sexual Assault 68.
Crisis Line Counseling 69. Counseling Individuals Who Are in Transitional Settings X. Counseling in Healthcare Organizations Spotlight: Counseling in a Healthcare Setting 70. The Counselor in the Hospital 71. The Counselor in the Health Clinic XI. Career and Vocational Counseling 72. Career and Vocational Counseling in an Agency Setting 73. Employment Counseling 74.
Career Coaching XII. Counseling in the Military 75. Counseling in the Military 76. Counseling in VA Hospitals XIII. Creative Arts Counseling Spotlight: Creative Arts Counselor 77. The Counselor as Art Therapist 78. The Counselor as Dance Therapist 79. The Counselor as Music Therapist 80.
The Counselor as Drama Therapist 81. The Counselor and Animal-Assisted Therapy 82. The Counselor as Play Therapist XIV. International Counseling Careers Spotlight: Counseling in Australia 83. Counseling in a Foreign Country 84. The Counselor as Human Rights Worker 85. The Counselor Educator in a Foreign Country 86. Counseling in a Foreign University 87.
The Counselor as Student Affairs Professional in a Foreign University XV. Emerging Fields and Professions in Counseling Spotlight: Wilderness-Based Counseling 88. Genetic Counseling 89. The Counselor as Life Coach 90. Personal Fitness Coaching 91. Athletic Performance Counseling 92. Adventure-Based Counseling/Therapy 93. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ Counseling 94.
Financial Counselor XVI. Nontraditional Counseling Careers Spotlight: The Counselor as Consultant and Trainer 95. The Counselor as Human Resources Professional 96. The Counselor as Trainer and Facilitator 97. The Counselor as Consultant 98. The Counselor as Author 99. The Counselor as Community Activist 100. The Counselor as Human Services Caseworker 101.
The Counselor as Executive Director of a Nonprofit Agency 102. The Counselor as Program Manager in a Nonprofit Agency References 4 Financing Your Education Some Considerations Looking for Scholarships Additional Methods of Financing Graduate School Federal Student Loans Work Study Graduate Assistanceships Graduate Fellowships References 5 Counselors and the Job Search The Visioning Process: Creating Your Dream The Next Step: The Career Center Requesting Letters of Reference Developing a Winning Resume or CV A Few Points Before You Begin to Construct Your Resume or CV Action Words Where to Search for Counseling Jobs Interview Questions to Anticipate Sample Interview Questions Inappropriate Questions A Final Checklist Before the Interview Dealing With Rejection Stages of Job Rejection Grief Reasons Candidates are Rejected for Jobs Transforming Your Disappointment Final Thoughts on Managing Job Rejection Entertaining a Job Offer: To Accept or Not to Accept An Employment Decision Tree If You Reject the Offer If You have Decided to Accept the Offer Some Final Thoughts on the New Job Conclusion: A Few Tips to Remember References Appendix Index.