Fully updated, the second edition of this comprehensive, easy-to-use guide explores the wealth of diverse career opportunities in both traditional and non-traditional counseling settings. 101 Careers in Counseling provides up-to-date information on occupational outlooks, best and most challenging aspects of each job, and profiles of real-life counselors that provide insight into the core of the profession.

Table of Contents

• Foreword - Perry C. Francis, EdD, NCC, ACS, LPC
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• 1 The Profession of Counseling: Coming of Age
• Steps to Becoming a Professional Counselor in the United States
• Types of Counseling
• A Brief History of the Counseling Profession
• The 1980s to 2000
• Important Credentials in Counseling
• Similarities Among Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers
• Psychiatrists
• Psychologists
• Counselors
• Social Workers
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Dance Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, and Others
• The Job Market for Counselors
• Occupational Outlook for Counselors
• Earnings for Counselors
• Summary
• References
• 2 Counseling as a Career
• Is the Counseling Profession a Good Fit for You?
• Required Education and Training to Become a Counselor
• Variations in Counselor Experience and Training
• Benefits of a Career in Counseling
• The Case of Carl
• The Necessity of Professional Membership
• Licensure and Certification
• Basic Licensure Information
• Certification
• Strength of the Profession
• Summary
• References
• 3 Career Variations in the Counseling Profession
• I. Counseling Children and Families
• Spotlight: Domestic Violence Counseling
• 1. Counseling Children in Intact Families
• 2. Counseling Children in Foster Care
• 3. Counseling Families
• 4. Counseling Couples
• 5. Counseling Couples Wishing to Adopt
• 6. Counseling and Play Therapy
• 7. Counselors as Parent Effectiveness Trainers
• 8. Counselors Working in Child Protection and Family Services
• 9. Counseling Children in Outpatient Treatment
• 10. Counseling Children in Inpatient Settings
• Spotlight: E-Counseling and Technology
• II. Counselors in the Schools
• Spotlight: School Counseling
• 11. Counseling in Elementary Schools
• 12. Counseling in Middle Schools
• 13. Counseling in High Schools
• 14. Counseling in Private Schools
• 15. Counseling in Alternative Schools
• 16. Counseling in Residential Schools
• 17. Counseling in School-Based Family Services Centers
• 18. After-School Counseling Services
• III. Counseling in Colleges and Universities
• Spotlight: Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
• 19. Professor of Counselor Education
• 20. The Counselor as Department Chair
• 21. Director of a College or University Counseling Center
• 22. Counseling in a College or University Counseling Center
• 23. Counseling in a Large University Counseling Center
• 24. Counseling in a Medium-Size University Counseling Center
• 25. Counseling in a Small College Counseling Center
• 26. Counseling in a Community or Technical College
• 27. Counselors Working in a College Career Center
• 28. Counseling in a College or University Residence Hall
• 29. Counselors Working in Student Affairs (Noncounseling Positions)
• 30. Counselors Working as Academic Advisors
• 31. The Counselor as Campus Ombudsman
• 32. The Counselor as Academic Dean (or Associate Dean or Assistant Dean)
• IV. Counseling in Community Mental Health Settings (Public and Private)
• 33. Counseling in Outpatient Clinics and Agencies
• 34. Counseling in Inpatient Settings
• 35. Residential Counselors in Long-Term Psychiatric Care
• 36. Counseling in Outpatient Chemical Dependency Clinics
• 37. Counseling in Inpatient Residential Addictions Treatment
• 38. Counseling Intellectually Disabled Clients
• 39. Clinical Rehabilitation Counselors
• 40. Counseling the Homeless
• V. Counseling the Elderly
• 41. Counseling in Retirement Centers
• 42. Counseling the Elderly in an Outpatient Center
• 43. Counseling the Elderly for End-of-Life Decisions
• 44. The Counselor as Day-Care Coordinator
• VI. Spiritual-Based Counseling and Related Areas
• Spotlight: Pastoral Counseling
• 45. Counseling in a Pastoral Counseling Center
• 46. Counseling in a Church, Synagogue, or Other Religious Institution
• 47. Bereavement Counseling
• 48. Counseling the Homeless in Spiritual-Based Centers
• 49. Hospice Counseling
• VII. Counseling in Private Practice
• Spotlight: Private Practice in Counseling
• 50. Counseling in Private Practice (Solo)
• 51. Counseling in Private Practice (With Associates)
• 52. Counseling in an Employee Assistance Program
• VIII. Counseling in Correctional Settings and the Legal Arena
• 53. Counseling in a County Jail
• 54. Counseling in Prisons
• 55. Counseling in Juvenile Detention Facilities
• 56. Forensic Counseling
• 57. Counselors as Divorce Mediators
• 58. The Counselor as a Therapeutic Mediator
• 59. The Counselor as Probation Worker
• 60. The Counselor in the Restorative Justice Field
• 61. The Counselor as Probation Officer
• 62. Gang Prevention Counselor
• 63. The Counselor as Victim's Rights Advocate
• IX. Counseling in Crisis Intervention and Emergency Management
• Spotlight: Trauma Counseling
• 64. Counseling in the Aftermath of Natural and Major Disasters
• 65. Counseling in the Aftermath of a Tragedy (e.g., School Shootings, Suicide)
• 66. Counseling in Domestic Violence Shelters
• 67. Counseling Victims of Sexual Assault
• 68. Crisis Line Counseling
• 69. Counseling Individuals Who Are in Transitional Settings
• X. Counseling in Healthcare Organizations
• Spotlight: Counseling in a Healthcare Setting
• 70. The Counselor in the Hospital
• 71. The Counselor in the Health Clinic
• XI. Career and Vocational Counseling
• 72. Career and Vocational Counseling in an Agency Setting
• 73. Employment Counseling
• 74. Career Coaching
• XII. Counseling in the Military
• 75. Counseling in the Military
• 76. Counseling in VA Hospitals
• XIII. Creative Arts Counseling
• Spotlight: Creative Arts Counselor
• 77. The Counselor as Art Therapist
• 78. The Counselor as Dance Therapist
• 79. The Counselor as Music Therapist
• 80. The Counselor as Drama Therapist
• 81. The Counselor and Animal-Assisted Therapy
• 82. The Counselor as Play Therapist
• XIV. International Counseling Careers
• Spotlight: Counseling in Australia
• 83. Counseling in a Foreign Country
• 84. The Counselor as a Human Rights Worker
• 85. The Counselor Educator in a Foreign Country
• 86. Counseling in a Foreign University
• 87. The Counselor as Student Affairs Professional in a Foreign University
• XV. Emerging Fields and Professions in Counseling
• Spotlight: Wilderness-Based Counseling
• 88. Genetic Counseling
• 89. The Counselor as Life Coach
• 90. Personal Fitness Coaching
• 91. Athletic Performance Counseling
• 92. Adventure-Based Counseling/Therapy
• 93. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer + Counseling
• 94. Financial Counselor
• XVI. Nontraditional Counseling Careers
• Spotlight: The Counselor as Consultant and Trainer
• 95. The Counselor as Human Resources Professional
• 96. The Counselor as Trainer and Facilitator
• 97. The Counselor as Consultant
• 98. The Counselor as Author
• 99. The Counselor as Community Activist
• 100. The Counselor as Human Services Caseworker
• 101. The Counselor as Executive Director of a Nonprofit Agency
• 102. The Counselor as Program Manager in a Nonprofit Agency
• References
• 4 Financing Your Education
• Some Considerations
• Looking for Scholarships
• Additional Methods of Financing Graduate School
• Federal Student Loans
• Work Study
• Graduate Assistanceships
• Graduate Fellowships
• References
• 5 Counselors and the Job Search
• The Visioning Process: Creating Your Dream
• The Next Step: The Career Center
• Requesting Letters of Reference
• Developing a Winning Resume or CV
• A Few Points Before You Begin to Construct Your Resume or CV
• Action Words
• Where to Search for Counseling Jobs
• Interview Questions to Anticipate
• Sample Interview Questions
• Inappropriate Questions
• A Final Checklist Before the Interview
• Dealing With Rejection
• Stages of Job Rejection Grief
• Reasons Candidates are Rejected for Jobs
• Transforming Your Disappointment
• Final Thoughts on Managing Job Rejection
• Entertaining a Job Offer: To Accept or Not to Accept
• An Employment Decision Tree
• If You Reject the Offer
• If You have Decided to Accept the Offer
• Some Final Thoughts on the New Job
• Conclusion: A Few Tips to Remember
• References
• Appendix