Description
With a focus on observing and analyzing student actions behavioral counseling has proven to be effective in treating a wide range of student problems. Thinking and Acting Like a Behavioral School Counselor explains the core constructs of behavioral counseling and provides extensive illustrative material to help new and experienced school counselors translate theory into practice. Emphasizing skill development Richard D. Parsons offers clear guidance to processing student data developing case conceptualizations and implementing treatment plans. This concise text includes:
A reflective meaning-making model as a basis for effective school counseling.
An introduction to the fundamentals of behavioral analysis.
Clinical illustrations of intervention strategies targeting behavior modification.
In-depth case studies and guided practice exercises.
Like the companion books on cognitive eclectic and solution-focused counseling this exceptional resource transcends basic theory to help school counselors not only think like an expert but act like one as well.
FeaturesEdited – Richard D. Parsons.
Author Affiliation – West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Binding – Paperback.
Pages – 176.
Publication Date – 17-Jun-09.
Primary Subject Code – School Counseling – CH0.
Copyright Year – 2009.
Item Weight – 13 oz.
About the AuthorRichard D. Parsons PhD is a full professor in the Department of Counselor Education at West Chester University. Parsons has over thirty-two years of university teaching in counselor preparation programs. Prior to his university teaching he spent nine years as a school counselor in an inner-city high school. Parsons has been the recipient of many awards and honors including the Pennsylvania Counselor of the Year award. Parsons has authored or coauthored over 80
