Brief Counseling That Works: A Solution-Focused Approach for School Counselors & Administrators, 2nd Edition

by Gerald Sklare (2005, Corwin Press, 27.95)
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Combines step-by-step instructions with vivid case examples to provide a comprehensive and practical overview of the fundamental principles of brief counseling. The author has extensively revised this second edition to include new adaptations of solution-focused methods, more opportunities to practice the SFBC model, and an expanded discussion of ways school administrators can use SFBC. Reproducibles. Grades K-12. [6” x 8.5”...121 pages]

Total Quality Counseling: A Comprehensive Manual for Elementary/Middle School Counselors

by David Burgess (2001, MarCo, 23.95)
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Answers many questions that counselors ask about beginning and selling a developmental guidance program. Includes many reproducible forms which you will find helpful. [8.5” x 11”...152 pages]

The First Session with Children and Adolescents: Conducting a Comprehensive Mental Health Evaluation

by Alvin House (2002, Guilford, 34.00)
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Beginning with the first contact, this book demonstrates how to build rapport and enlist collaboration. Chapters provide general principles and specific recommendations for getting to know young people with a range of behavioral, emotional, and cognitive difficulties. [6” x 9”...292 pages]

Lessons in Tolerance & Diversity

by Susanne Palomares (2001, Innerchoice, 28.75)
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A group of tools to help reduce racial, religious, ethnic, and social prejudice in your school. The activities explore the roots of prejudice and stereotyping. Grades 2-12. [8.5” x 11”...107 pages]

On Becoming a Counselor

by Eugene Kennedy & Sara Charles (2001, Crossroad, 24.95)
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This new edition is filled with the medical and psychological advances over the past 10 years. You will find some essential tools here needed to respond to children’s and teens’ problems. [6” x 9”...448 pages]

Developmental Guidance & Counseling: A Practical Approach, Fourth Edition

by Robert Myrick (2002, Educational Media, 44.95/hardback)
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A comprehensive approach to K-12 school guidance. The developmental approach attempts to identify certain skills and experiences that students need as part of attending school and becoming successful. In this approach students can learn coping skills before they experience problems or a major crisis. This book is designed to be a counselor's manual. [7" x 10"...400 pages]

School Counseling

by Rosemary Thompson (2002, Acc. Dev, 41.95)
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The role of the school counselor has expanded dramatically in the past few years. No longer do counselors simply offer guidance on educational and vocational choices. This new edition examines the ways in which recent economic, political, social, and educational trends have created a “new role” for the effective school counselor. [6” x 9”...448 pages]       

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