Case Studies in Counselor Education

Case Studies in Counselor Education provides readers with a comprehensive examination of various themes fundamental to counselor preparation, guided by the CACREP 2024 Foundational Curricular Standards and ensuring alignment with current educational standards and practices within the discipline.

The text is divided into two main sections. The first lays groundwork with an introduction to learning theories, approaches, and taxonomies within counselor education. The second part features a series of contributed case studies aligned with specific curricular areas such as professional counseling orientation and ethical practice, social and cultural identities and experiences, lifespan development, group counseling, assessment, counseling practice, and career development. Each case study aims to stimulate critical thinking and practical application of counseling concepts through real-world scenarios and reflective questions.

Offering a relevant, hands-on learning experience, Case Studies in Counselor Education is an exemplary resource for aspiring and practicing counselor educators and supervisors.

Contents and Contributors Include:

Part I. Foundational Concepts
Chapter 1. Introduction and Book Structure
Chapter 2. Learning Theories and Approaches: An Overview
Chapter 3. Taxonomies of Learning
Part II. Case Studies by CACREP 2024 Learning Standard
Chapter 4. Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice
Chapter 5. Social and Cultural Diversity
Chapter 6. Lifespan Development
Chapter 7. Career Development
Chapter 8. Counseling Practice and Relationships
Chapter 9. Group Counseling and Group Work
Chapter 10. Assessment and Diagnostic Processes
Chapter 11. Research And Program Evaluation
Index
About the Editors
About the Contributors