Thinking and Acting Like an Eclectic School Counselor

"e;This should become a standard graduate school text for up-and-coming school counselors. The author knows school counseling, school counselors, and what school counselors face on a daily basis. This book helps it all make sense, and makes it even easier to grow as a counselor."e;-Gloria Avolio DePaul, Elementary School CounselorSchool District of Hillsborough County, Tampa, FLBlend individual therapeutic approaches into a model that works for you! The process of behavioral change often transcends any single counseling methodology. However, successfully employing diverse intervention strategies requires a coherent framework and an integrated approach.Richard D. Parsons presents a transtheoretical, or eclectic, model school counselors can use to evaluate student information, select the most effective interventions from a variety of theories, and coordinate the interventions with sequential steps for behavioral change. Following the format of the companion books on behavioral, cognitive, and solution-focused school counseling, this concise text includes:A reflective, meaning-making model as a basis for effective school counselingAn introduction to the fundamental principles of eclectic or transtheoretical practiceClinical illustrations of eclectic intervention strategies that promote changeIn-depth case studies and guided practice exercisesIdeal for individual study or for use in group development, this practical guide allows new and less experienced practitioners to grow from "e;novice"e; to "e;expert"e; through ample opportunities for practice and feedback.