Counseling around the world : an international handbook / editors, Thomas H. Hohenshil, Norman E. Amundson, Spencer G. Niles ; cover and text design by Bonny E. Gaston.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hohenshil, Thomas H., editor.

Amundson, Norman E., editor.

Niles, Spencer G., editor.

Gaston, Bonny E., cover designer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Counseling.

Cross-cultural counseling.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (472 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Alexandria, Virginia : American Counseling Association, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This fascinating book provides a global exchange of information about counseling activities and services; counselor training; and existing professional practices, beliefs, and values. Native counselors and leading experts from 40 countries discuss the opportunities for growth in their countries and the challenges they face. After an introductory section that discusses global diversity themes and issues, chapters focus on key countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Oceania, and South and Central America. Each chapter covers the history and current state of counseling

Contents:

Counseling Around the World: An International Handbook; Table of Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; About the Editors; About the Contributors; Section 1: Setting the Stage for Global Counseling; Chapter 1: Introduction to Global Counseling; World Demographics; The Global Development of Counseling; Counseling, Professional Counseling, and Professional Counselors; Definitions of Counseling; Professional Counselors; The Purpose of the Book; Historical Development; Current Status; Best Counseling Practices; Diversity; Counselor Education; The Future; Influential People and Counseling Approaches

The Selection of Authors and CountriesSummary; References; Chapter 2: Global Diversity Issues in Counseling; Sociopolitical Issues and Diversity; Ethnic Diversity; Religious Diversity; Gender Issues; Other Sexual Issues and Diversity; Age Diversity; Physical Health Issues and Diversity; Indigenous Populations; Immigration; Socioeconomic Status; Educational and Vocational Issues; Conclusion; References; Section 2: Counseling in African Countries; Chapter 3: Botswana; The Historical Development of Counseling; Career and School Counseling; Community-Based Mental Health Counseling

Traditional and Western Health Care SystemsThe Current Status of Counseling; School Counseling; Mental Health Counseling; Relationships Among Mental Health Professions; Best Counseling Practices; Diversity Issues; Ethnicity; Gender; Sexual Orientation; Counselor Education; The Future; References; Chapter 4: Kenya; The Historical Development of Counseling; The Current Status of Counseling; Best Counseling Practices; Diversity Issues; Counselor Education; The Future; References; Chapter 5: Nigeria; The Historical Development of Counseling; The Development of Professional Counseling

The Current Status of CounselingBest Counseling Practices; Counselor Education; Bachelor's Programs; Graduate Programs; Diversity Training; The Future; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: South Africa; The Historical Development of Counseling; The Current Status of Professional Counseling Associations; Categories of Mental Health Professionals; Current Trends; Best Counseling Practices; Diversity Issues; Counselor Education; The Future; References; Chapter 7: Uganda; The Historical Development of Counseling in Uganda; Traditional Culture Guidance and Counseling

Guidance and Counseling in SchoolsCounseling for HIV/AIDS; The Current Status of Counseling; Best Counseling Practices; Diversity Issues; Counselor Education; The Future; References; Chapter 8: Zimbabwe; School Counseling; Nonschool Counseling; Health Counseling; Rehabilitative Care Counseling; Best Counseling Practices; Facilitative Counseling; Livelihoods Counseling; Diversity Issues; Counselor Education; Professional Counselors; Indigenous Counselors; The Future; Conclusion; References; Section 3: Counseling in Asian Countries; Chapter 9: China; The Current Status of Counseling

Best Counseling Practices

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-119-22273-7

1-119-02626-1

OCLC:

897448925