Counseling around the world : an international handbook

Counseling around the world : an international handbook / Thomas H. Hohenshil, Norman E. Amundson, Spencer G. Niles, editors.

This fascinating book provides a global exchange of information about counseling activities and services; counselor training; and existing professional practices, beliefs, and values. Native counselors and leading experts from 40 countries discuss the opportunities for growth in their countries and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hohenshil, Thomas H. (Author), Amundson, Norman E. (Author), Niles, Spencer G. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Alexandria, VA : American Counseling Association, 2015.
Subjects:
Counseling.
Cross-cultural counseling.
PSYCHOLOGY > Applied Psychology.
SELF-HELP > Personal Growth > General.
SELF-HELP > Personal Growth > Happiness.
SELF-HELP > Personal Growth > Success.
Counseling
Cross-cultural counseling
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Table of Contents:
  • Counseling Around the World: An International Handbook; Table of Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; About the Editors; About the Contributors; Section 1: Setting the Stage for Global Counseling; Chapter 1: Introduction to Global Counseling; World Demographics; The Global Development of Counseling; Counseling, Professional Counseling, and Professional Counselors; Definitions of Counseling; Professional Counselors; The Purpose of the Book; Historical Development; Current Status; Best Counseling Practices; Diversity; Counselor Education; The Future; Influential People and Counseling Approaches
  • The Selection of Authors and CountriesSummary; References; Chapter 2: Global Diversity Issues in Counseling; Sociopolitical Issues and Diversity; Ethnic Diversity; Religious Diversity; Gender Issues; Other Sexual Issues and Diversity; Age Diversity; Physical Health Issues and Diversity; Indigenous Populations; Immigration; Socioeconomic Status; Educational and Vocational Issues; Conclusion; References; Section 2: Counseling in African Countries; Chapter 3: Botswana; The Historical Development of Counseling; Career and School Counseling; Community-Based Mental Health Counseling
  • Traditional and Western Health Care SystemsThe Current Status of Counseling; School Counseling; Mental Health Counseling; Relationships Among Mental Health Professions; Best Counseling Practices; Diversity Issues; Ethnicity; Gender; Sexual Orientation; Counselor Education; The Future; References; Chapter 4: Kenya; The Historical Development of Counseling; The Current Status of Counseling; Best Counseling Practices; Diversity Issues; Counselor Education; The Future; References; Chapter 5: Nigeria; The Historical Development of Counseling; The Development of Professional Counseling
  • The Current Status of CounselingBest Counseling Practices; Counselor Education; Bachelor's Programs; Graduate Programs; Diversity Training; The Future; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: South Africa; The Historical Development of Counseling; The Current Status of Professional Counseling Associations; Categories of Mental Health Professionals; Current Trends; Best Counseling Practices; Diversity Issues; Counselor Education; The Future; References; Chapter 7: Uganda; The Historical Development of Counseling in Uganda; Traditional Culture Guidance and Counseling
  • Guidance and Counseling in SchoolsCounseling for HIV/AIDS; The Current Status of Counseling; Best Counseling Practices; Diversity Issues; Counselor Education; The Future; References; Chapter 8: Zimbabwe; School Counseling; Nonschool Counseling; Health Counseling; Rehabilitative Care Counseling; Best Counseling Practices; Facilitative Counseling; Livelihoods Counseling; Diversity Issues; Counselor Education; Professional Counselors; Indigenous Counselors; The Future; Conclusion; References; Section 3: Counseling in Asian Countries; Chapter 9: China; The Current Status of Counseling

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