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Completely revised and updated, the sixth edition of Practicum and Internship is a practical resource that provides students and supervisors with thorough coverage of all stages and aspects of the practicum and internship process.
New to this edition are:
Downloadable, customizable online forms, contracts, and other materials
Across-the-board updates that reflect 2016 CACREP standards
Incorporation of contemporary research and literature that addresses recommended practices and ethical considerations regarding the use of technology in counseling
New information on preparing students to run their first counseling and therapy groups
A review of ethical standards and current perspectives on working with culturally diverse clients
Current perspectives on managing self-care during practicum and internship and beyond
A thoughtful presentation of trauma-informed approaches to counseling
A revised final chapter including guidelines for preparing for licensure exams and for longevity in the profession
With comprehensive information that spans across therapeutic approaches, concerns, and topics, this remains an essential foundational text for counseling and psychotherapy students and their supervisors.
List of contents
Section I. Prepracticum
1. Preparing for Practicum and Internship
2. Securing a Practicum and Internship Site
Section II. Beginning to Work with Clients
3. Starting the Practicum
4. Assessment and Case Conceptualization
5. Goal Setting, Treatment Planning, and Treatment Modalities
Section III. Supervision in Practicum and Internship
6. Group Supervision in Practicum and Internship
7. Individual Supervision in Practicum and Internship
Section IV. Professional Practice Topics
8. Selected Topics Surrounding Ethical Issues in Counseling
9. Selected Topics Surrounding Legal Issues in Counseling
10. Working with Clients in Crisis and Other Special Populations
11. Consultation in the Schools and Mental Health Agencies
12. Looking Ahead to a Career in Professional Counseling
Appendices
Appendix I. Psychiatric Medications
Forms
About the author
Christin M. Jungers, PhD, LPCC-S, is a professor and clinical supervisor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Franciscan University of Steubenville. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 20 years of clinical experience.
Judith Scott, PhD, is a professor emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh, and was previously the internship coordinator in the counselor education program. She is a licensed psychologist with 40 years of clinical experience currently in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Summary
Completely revised and updated, the sixth edition of Practicum and Internship is a practical resource that provides students and supervisors with thorough coverage of all stages and aspects of the practicum and internship process.
