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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction to the Counseling Profession and the Practicum/Internship | |
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| Identity | |
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| Professional Counseling Organizations | |
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| Getting Licensed | |
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| Occupational Outlook for Counselors | |
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| Practicum Versus Internship | |
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| Practicum/Internship Requirements | |
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| Selecting and Applying for a Practicum/Internship | |
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| Selecting a Practicum/Internship | |
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| The Informational Interview | |
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| Applying for the Practicum/Internship | |
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| The Practicum/Internship Contract | |
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| Final Issues to Consider | |
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| Ethical and Legal Issues | |
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| Competent Ethical Practice for Counselors | |
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| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act | |
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| Informed Consent | |
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| Confidentiality and Privileged Communication | |
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| Technology and Client Records | |
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| Boundary Issues: Dual Relationships in Counseling | |
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| Liability Insurance | |
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| Clinical Issues in Practicum/Internship | |
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| Building the Therapeutic Alliance | |
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| Initial Intake Form | |
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| Initial Assessment | |
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| Counseling Techniques | |
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| The Clinical Record | |
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| Closing the Session | |
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| Final Suggestions | |
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| Clinical Writing Skills | |
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| Client Records and the Standard of Care | |
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| Recommendations for Record Keeping | |
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| General Recommendations for Writing Case Notes | |
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| SOAP Format | |
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| Classroom and Site Supervision | |
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| Practicum/Internship Class | |
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| Models of Critique | |
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| Written Feedback | |
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| Offering Feedback to Peers | |
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| On-Site Supervision | |
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| Multicultural Issues and Considerations | |
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| Self-Awareness: The First Step | |
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| Multicultural Competencies | |
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| Developing Culturally Appropriate Skills | |
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| Ethics and Multicultural Counseling | |
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| Final Thoughts | |
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| Managing Stress During Your Practicum/Internship | |
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| Developing and Maintaining a Healthy and Mindful Lifestyle | |
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| Conflict Management Skills | |
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| The Counseling Student as Client | |
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| Final Suggestions for Self-Care | |
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| Crisis Intervention in Practicum/Internship | |
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| The Duty to Warn | |
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| Suicidal Clients | |
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| Assessing Danger to Others | |
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| Child Abuse and Neglect | |
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| Recommended Resources for Suicide Prevention | |
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| Organizations for the Prevention of Suicide | |
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| Suicide Hotlines | |
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| Protecting Yourself During Practicum/Internship | |
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| Predictors of Client Violence | |
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| Dealing With Aggressive Behaviors | |
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| Defusing Violence | |
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| Self-Defense Training | |
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| Workplace Violence Prevention Plan | |
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| What to Do After an Assault | |
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| Termination in Counseling | |
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| When to Terminate a Counseling Relationship | |
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| Discussing Termination With the Client | |
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| The Termination Plan | |
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| Client's Resistance to Termination | |
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| Counselor Resistance to Termination | |
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| Referrals and Follow-up | |
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| Completing the Practicum/Internship and Preparing for the future | |
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| Terminating the Field Supervisor-Intern Relationship | |
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| Preparing for the Job Search | |
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| The Visioning Process: Creating Your Dream | |
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| The Career Center | |
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| Requesting References | |
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| Developing a R�sum� or Curriculum Vitae | |
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| Writing a Cover Letter | |
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| The Interview | |
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| Dealing With Rejection | |
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| Evaluating a Job Offer | |
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| Final Thoughts on Concluding Your Practicum/Internship and Beginning Your Career | |
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| List of Professional Counseling Organizations | |
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| ACA Code of Ethics | |
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| ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors | |
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| State Licensure Boards and Requirements | |
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| Practicum and Internship Contract | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |