With more questions and answers than any other edition, the Encyclopedia of Counseling, Fourth Edition, is still the only book you need to pass the NCE, CPCE, and other counseling exams. Every chapter has new and updated material and is still written in Dr. Rosenthal's lively, user-friendly style counselors know and love. The book’s new and improved coverage incorporates a range of vital topics, including social media, group work in career counseling, private practice and nonprofit work, addictions, neurocounseling, research trends, the DSM-5, the new ACA and NBCC codes of ethics, and much, much more.
A powerful resource and tool for preparing for two of the most important examinations in counselor preparation and credentialing - the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE). Mastering the National Counselor Examination and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination is specifically designed to help students preparing for the NCE or CPCE and professional counselors preparing to take the NCE as a licensure exam. This practical guide provides numerous sample questions, includes four full-length practice exams - two for the NCE and two for the CPCE - and presents pertinent information about the NCE and CPCE, including discussion of its rationale, structure, format, and scoring procedures. Readers have ample opportunities to test their knowledge and practice answering the types of questions that they will encounter on the exams. Fully updated to align with 2016 CACREP standards and current NCE/CPCE content, the 3rd Edition includes new test preparation items, additional case studies, and a revised glossary of key terms. An updated Chapter 1 includes test-taking strategies, and a revised Chapter 9 focuses on what future counselors need to know about getting a job and marketing themselves as professional counselors. Also available with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad(R) and Android(R) tablet.** Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book. *The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. **The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7" or 10" tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; the Enhanced Pearson eText does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with the Enhanced Pearson eText, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and Enhanced Pearson eText search for: 0135192137 / 9780135192139 Mastering the National Counselor Examination and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination Plus Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0135192455 / 9780135192450 Mastering the National Counselor Examination and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination 0135201659 / 9780135201657 Mastering the National Counselor Examination and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination, Pearson eText -- Access Card Note: NCE(R) is a registered trademark of the National Board for Certified Counselors(R), Inc. (NBCC(R)). National Counselor Exam(TM) is a trademark of the NBCC. Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination(TM) and CPCE(TM) are trademarks of the Center for Credentialing & Education(TM) (CCE(R)). NBCC and CCE do not endorse or sponsor the services or products of any individuals, businesses, or other organizations. NBCC and CCE are not, in any way, responsible for such services or products, or the representations made concerning such services, products, or affiliations with other organizations or businesses.
***Includes Practice Test Questions*** CPCE Secrets helps you ace the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive CPCE Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. CPCE Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to CPCE Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; Comprehensive sections including: Erickson's Stages of Development, Jean Piaget's Theory of Development, Oedipus and Electra Complexes, Nature vs. Nurture, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Spirituality and Personality Development, Neuropsychological Assessment, Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders, Treatment Options for Cognitive Disorders, Generativity vs. Stagnation, Cultural Norms, Worldview, Acculturation, and Assimilation, Americans with Disabilities Act, Basic Facts about Suicide, Co-dependency, Active-Directive and Person-Centered Counseling Models, Basic Tenants of the Psychoanalytic Counseling Theory, Counselor/Client Relationship, Object Relations Theory, Rogerian and Gestalt Theories, Existential Therapy, Eric Berne's Transactional Therapy, and much more...
Supported and proudly co-published by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), the largest certification organization for professional counselors in the world, the thirteenth edition of Counselor Preparation continues to be the only all inclusive, longitudinal national study of counselor preparation programs. It offers comparative data for administrative decisions and affords students and professionals the only comprehensive means available to evaluate an institution’s ability to meet personal requirements, academic needs, and career goals. This valuable resource includes: Detailed and current information on over 100 individual graduate institutions of higher education across the United States An expanded section on international programs Discussions of the counseling profession, the steps to becoming a credentialed counselor, and the various types of counseling programs available at the Master’s and Doctoral levels Chapters that critically examine the state of the profession now and predict future trends A special tribute to the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), celebrating 60 years of contributions to the field New chapters from guest authors on the present state and future directions of ACES, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, the issues and needs of international students, and counselor training programs in Central and South America Responding Master’s and Doctoral level counselor education programs in the United States include community; mental health; clinical mental health, school; college; student affairs; career; marriage, couple and family; and counselor education and supervision. Data on each institution includes faculty and department demographics and contact information, as well as detailed information on individual programs. In addition, CACREP accredited programs, the flagship programs of counselor education, are highlighted. This is an outstanding resource for faculty, administrators, students, and practitioners alike and remains the authoritative and most comprehensive reference on counseling programs in the United States and around the world.
***Includes Practice Test Questions*** CRC Exam Secrets helps you ace the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Exam, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive CRC Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. CRC Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to CRC Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive content review including: Five Principles of Ethical Behavior, Cultural Diversity and Client Rights, Piaget's Cognitive Development Stages, Kohlberg's Phases of Moral Development, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Ivan Pavlov's Experiments, Defense Mechanisms, Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalysis, Dream Analysis, Nature or Nurture, Gestalt Therapy, Fritz Perls' Therapeutic Foundation, Skinner's Operant Conditioning, Positive and Negative Reinforcement, Graphic Symbolism of Carl Jung, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Behavior Modification, Alfred Adler's Concept of Paradox, Characteristics of a Good Counselor, Existential Counseling, Reality Therapy, ABC Theory of Personality, Group Norms, Therapy Group Types, Leadership Styles, George Gaza's Types of Groups, and much more...
Will it happen again, Mama? After the Ant Hill School is destroyed, a little boy ant is afraid to go back to school. His mom caringly explains to him that sometimes things happen in life over which we have no control, but we have to find a way to keep living and growing. To do that, "We breathe in and breathe out, and hold onto each other. We shed a lot of tears, and we love one another. We all come together as a strong team of ONE, and then we rebuild, and get things done!" The Ant Hill Disaster thoughtfully addresses fears associated with both natural and man-caused disasters. It models effective parenting and teaching responses. This book can help assure children that through love, empathetic understanding, preparation, and effective communication, they can stand strong, even in the midst of uncontrollable events.
CPCE Practice Questions are the simplest way to prepare for the CPCE test. Practice is an essential part of preparing for a test and improving a test taker's chance of success. The best way to practice taking a test is by going through lots of practice test questions. If someone has never taken a practice test, then they are unprepared for the types of questions and answer choices that they will encounter on the official test. There is a tremendous advantage to someone taking the test that is already familiar with the questions and answer choices. Another advantage of taking practice tests is that you can assess your performance and see if you need to study and practice more, or if you're already prepared enough to achieve success on your test day. If you do well on the practice test, then you know you're prepared. If you struggle on the practice test, then you know you may still have more work to do to get prepared. Taking lots of practice tests helps ensure that you are not surprised or disappointed on your test day. Our CPCE Practice Questions give you the opportunity to test your knowledge on a set of questions. You can know everything that is going to be covered on the test and it will not do you any good on test day if you have not had a chance to practice. Repetition is a key to success and using practice test questions allows you to reinforce your strengths and improve your weaknesses. Detailed answer explanations are also included for each question. It may sound obvious, but you have to know which questions you missed (and more importantly why you missed them) to be able to avoid making the same mistakes again when you take the real test. That's why our CPCE Practice Questions include answer keys with detailed answer explanations. These in-depth answer explanations will allow you to better understand any questions that were difficult for you or that you needed more help to understand.
