Counselor Intern's Handbook - 2nd edition

Summary: This book is a practical and succinct guide to all stages of the internship/practicum experience. The authors present a thorough overview of the subject that is general enough to be used throughout the country, even though states can be quite different in their requirements. The main author (Faiver) has supervised students in the field for more than 20 years, and has enlisted the help of a clinician (Eisengart) and a professional from one of the agencies that regular ...show morely serves as a placement site (Colonna). The combined experience of these three authors make this a book all students should have on hand during their internship experiences.

• The book presents the experience as a process, from selecting a site, to working with a site supervisor, to interviewing and testing, to termination.
• The authors provide overviews of important and interesting topics, such as psychological testing, ethics, interviewing strategies, treatment modalities, psychopharmacology, and a variety of practical issues with clients.
• Self-assessment exercises are included in Chapter 9.
• Three new Appendices help the student navigate the new managed care environment.
• Chapter 7, Psychopharmacology, has been completely rewritten to include coverage on integrating psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, clients' feelings about medication, talking to clients about medication, and when to refer clients.
• Significant updates and revisions were made to Chapter 4: Deciding How to Help: Choosing Treatment Modalities, Chapter 8: Professional Challenges, and Chapter 9: Along the Way: A Counselor Self-Assessment.
• The authors include information on school, higher education, and EAP counselors in Chapter 1: Getting Started.

Edition/Copyright: 2ND 00
Cover: Paperback
Publisher: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
Published: 07/01/1999

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Preface.


1. Getting Started.
2. Developing Competencies and Demonstrating Skills.
3. The Site Supervisor.
4. Deciding How to Help: Choosing Treatment Modalities.
5. The Clinical Interview.
6. Psychological Testing Overview.
7. Integrating Psychotherapy and Pharmacotherapy Guidelines for Counselor Interns.
8. Professional Challenges.
9. Along the Way: A Counselor Self-Assessment.
10. Ethical Issues.
11. Finishing Up.


Appendix A: Sample Resume.
Appendix B: Sample Thank-You Note.
Appendix C: Sample Internship Announcement.
Appendix D: NBCC Coursework Requirements.
Appendix E: American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Appendix F: State and National Credentialing Boards, Professional Organizations, and Honorary Societies.
Appendix G: Commonly Used Abbreviations.

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