Counselling Books

New and Published Books

1. Becoming a School Consultant

   Lessons Learned

   Edited by Sylvia Rosenfield

   Most consultation courses in school psychology focus heavily on theoretical models of consultation and associated intervention procedures. Little time is devoted to developing communication and process skills. Yet these process skills are key to properly identifying student problems and selecting...

   Published March 7th 2012 by Routledge
2. Education and Incarceration

   Edited by Erica R. Meiners, Maisha T. Winn

   The United States of America is in possession of the largest prison population in the world, with 2.3 million people currently behind bars. This number is predominantly and disproportionately made up of communities of colour and poverty. Between 1987 and 2007, the U.S. prison population tripled;...

   Published December 19th 2011 by Routledge
3. Handbook of School Violence and School Safety

   International Research and Practice, 2nd Edition

   Edited by Shane Jimerson, Amanda Nickerson, Matthew J. Mayer, Michael J. Furlong

   The Handbook of School Violence and School Safety: International Research and Practice has become the premier resource for educational and mental health professionals and policymakers seeking to implement effective prevention and intervention programs that reduce school violence and promote safe...

   Published December 4th 2011 by Routledge
4. Therapeutic Practice in Schools

   Working with the Child Within: A Clinical Workbook for Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Arts Therapists

   Edited by Lyn French, Reva Klein

   This book is an indispensable guide to providing therapy services for children and adolescents in primary and secondary school settings. The contributors have extensive experience in the field and carefully examine every aspect of the work, ranging from developing an understanding of the school...

   Published August 8th 2011 by Routledge
5. Bullying in North American Schools

   2nd Edition

   Edited by Dorothy L. Espelage, Susan M. Swearer

   Bullying in North American Schools is an exciting compilation of research on bullying in school-aged youth by a representative group of researchers, including developmental, social, counseling, school, and clinical psychologists across North America. This new edition: illustrates the complexity...

   Published October 17th 2010 by Routledge
6. Handbook of School-Family Partnerships

   Edited by Sandra L. Christenson, Amy L. Reschly

   Family-school partnerships are increasingly touted as a means of improving both student and school improvement. This recognition has led to an increase in policies and initiatives that offer the following benefits: improved communication between parents and educators; home and school goals...

   Published October 18th 2009 by Routledge
7. Domestic Violence and Children

   A Handbook for Schools and Early Years Settings

   By Abigail Sterne, Liz Poole

   What can schools and social care workers do to help children affected by domestic violence? Large numbers of children are affected by domestic violence. The problem crosses every social class and culture. It causes distress and anxiety in children and adversely affects their learning and play, as...

   Published September 27th 2009 by Routledge
8. Children, Spirituality, Loss and Recovery

   Edited by Joyce Bellous

   The book demonstrates the hopeful stance the young take in response to ordinary suffering and significant trauma when adults talk with them about their losses. Its underlying themes convey the truth that loss and recovery are normal in the process of growing to maturity. It examines the strength of...

   Published September 20th 2009 by Routledge
9. The New Handbook of Administrative Supervision in Counseling

   By Patricia G. Henderson

   Sponsored by the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. To deliver excellent, culturally responsive services to clients, a successful administrative supervisor must provide leadership to professional counselors, manage counseling services, and work effectively within their agency. The...

   Published December 2nd 2008 by Routledge
10. Working Together in Children's Services

    By Damien Fitzgerald, Janet Kay

    The importance of interagency cooperation within children’s services has been highlighted within recent government strategy, including the Every Child Matters agenda, the development of Children’s Centres and the expansion of Extended Schools. Following tragic cases such as Victoria Climbie, the...

    Published November 14th 2007 by Routledge