More than 400 entries span the 2009 CACREP core areas used in counselor preparation, continuing education, and accreditation of counseling degree programs, making this a perfect text for introductory counseling classes or for use as a study guide when preparing for the National Counselor Exam.

The purpose of the Encyclopedia of Counseling is to provide a comprehensive overview of the theories, models, techniques and challenges involved in this professional activity called counseling.

The field of educational psychology draws from a variety of fields - including psychology, anthropology, education sociology, public health, counselling, history, and philosophy. This book provides a comprehensive encyclopedia for college- and university-level students of educational psychology.

Approximately 250 entries by 175 contributing authors from psychology, education and counseling, child development, and special education address student success, behavior disorders, intelligence testing, learning disabilities, strategies to improve academic skills, and more.

The second edition offers a unique interdisciplinary approach inclusive across all counseling disciplines and features contributions from over 110 highly regarded experts in counselor education, research, and practice.