The Counseling Dictionary

This authoritative reference book by one of the most distinguished leaders in the profession features 4,000 commonly used terms and abbreviations in counseling. Since publication of the previous edition, Dr. Samuel Gladding has added 342 new, clear, and concise definitions and has fully updated existing terminology. This exceptional resource also highlights the professional contributions of prominent counselors, both historical and contemporary, and includes a current chronology of the evolution of counseling. In addition, it provides comprehensive contact information for self-help groups and nationally prominent helping organizations. Frequent cross-referencing of terms enhances the reader's understanding of more complex principles.

The Counseling Dictionary is an excellent resource that will serve both experienced and novice counselors for years to come.It features the most up-to-date and comprehensive reference work in the field of counseling, and includes 400 new terms, an expanded appendix of prominent names in the field of counseling, an up-to-date brief history of the counseling profession, and a new appendix featuring nationally prominent helping associations and organizations. Terms in the dictionary are cross-referenced and written in a concise and easy to understand way.