Introduction to School Counseling

"This book is a tour de force within the school counseling literature. Introduction to School Counseling provides a reader-friendly blueprint for conceptualizing, planning, and delivering comprehensive school counseling programs within complex twenty-first-century school contexts. This book strikes an important balance between theory, research, and practice; situates school counseling prominently within school reform initiatives; provides concrete strategies and recommendations for school counseling programs; and recognizes diversity and social justice as an indispensable component of school counseling."
Norma L. Day-Vines,PhD, Associate Dean for Diversity and Faculty Development, Professor of Counseling and Human Development, Johns Hopkins University

"I will gladly use this textbook with our students. It is current, comprehensive, well-written, thoroughly researched, and exceedingly accessible. Even though I am deeply familiar with the content, I found myself reading with great interest and enthusiasm. I highly recommend this textbook for all who wish to learn about the past, the present, and the future of the school counseling profession. The authors have constructed an engaging textbook for graduate students and practicing professionals alike."
Kevin Wilkerson,PhD, NCC, ACS, Associate Professor, Department of Counseling and Human Services, University of Scranton

"This book does an outstanding job establishing the modern-day context of school counseling both by reviewing the evolution of the field with compelling analysis of diverse perspectives on important trends and developments and by featuring impressive use of data and research to separate opinions from facts. Great examples to illustrate sometimes-vague concepts abound, as do concrete and practical suggestions for both novice and seasoned school counselors. Throughout, the writing is clear, crisp and learner friendly."
Johnston M. Brendel, EdD, LPC, LMFT, Clinical Associate Professor, the College of William and Mary