Being a college counselor on today's campus : roles, contributions, and special challenges / Bruce S. Sharkin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sharkin, Bruce S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Counseling in higher education.

Student counselors.

Physical Description:

xv, 175 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, [2012]

Summary:

"This book provides a detailed description and discussion of the many roles and contributions of college counselors on today's campuses. The author draws on twenty years of experience as a college counselor to address such questions as "Who are college counselors?"; "How does one become a college counselor?"; and "What skills are needed to be a college counselor today?" Roles and responsibilities, including counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, outreach, and administrative duties, are discussed in detail and supplemented with both research and case studies. Diversity competencies and special challenges faced by college counselors are also considered. The firsthand knowledge and experience of the author will make this an engaging and accessible book for both those who are already working in college mental health settings and those who wish to enter it"-- Provided by publisher.

"This book provides a detailed description and discussion of the many roles and contributions of college counselors on today's campuses. The author draws on twenty years of experience as a college counselor to address such questions as "Who are college counselors?"; "How does one become a college counselor?"; and "What skills are needed to be a college counselor today?""-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Specialty Field of College Counseling 1

Chapter 2 The Primary Roles and Responsibilities of College Counselors 17

Chapter 3 Additional Roles and Contributions on Campus 51

Chapter 4 Professional Activities of College Counselors 71

Chapter 5 Being a Diversity-Competent College Counselor 81

Chapter 6 Special Challenges for College Counselors 93

Chapter 7 The Future Outlook 123.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780415882149

0415882141

OCLC:

731536353