7th Edition
Practicum and Internship Textbook and Resource Guide for Counseling and Psychotherapy
The seventh edition of Practicum and Internship is a practical resource that provides students and supervisors with thorough coverage of all stages and aspects of the practicum and internship process.
New to this edition are:
- Extensive revisions and updates to appendices and downloadable, customizable online forms, contracts, and other materials
- New material on transitioning to internship
- New discussion of evidence-based approaches to all aspects of the counseling process, including clinical assessment, case conceptualization, and counseling techniques
- An expanded exploration of teletherapy and distance counseling and highly reported ethical and legal issues, such as record-keeping and billing
- Thoughtful review of contemporary cultural issues across the core therapeutic and supervisory processes
- Updated review of risk assessment procedures, particularly for suicidal and homicidal clients
- New information on mentorship and self-care
- Updated research and scholarship throughout
With comprehensive information that spans across therapeutic approaches, concerns, and topics, this remains an essential foundational text for counseling and psychotherapy students and their supervisors.
1. Preparing for Practicum and Internship 2. Starting the Practicum and Internship 3. Assessment and Case Conceptualization 4. Goal Setting, Treatment Planning, and Treatment Modalities 5. Supervision in Practicum and Internship 6. Ethical Issues in Counseling 7. Legal Issues in Counseling 8. Working With Clients in Crisis and Other Special Populations 9. Consultation in Mental Health Agencies and Schools 10. Looking Ahead to a Career in Professional Counseling Appendix 1: Psychiatric Medications Appendix 2: Forms
Biography
Christin M. Jungers, PhD, LPCC-S, is a licensed professional counselor and professor of clinical mental health counseling at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where she has taught and supervised master-level students for over 15 years.
Judith Scott, PhD, is a professor emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh. She is a licensed psychologist with more than 40 years of clinical experience and currently is in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Jocelyn Gregoire, EdD, is a contributing faculty member at Franciscan University of Steubenville and has been involved in the counseling field as an educator, supervisor, and counselor for over 35 years in the United States and internationally.
“Practicum and Internship is a must have for students in the clinical phase of their counselor education program. It’s an incredibly comprehensive and practical resource for students emerging into the field of clinical counseling and therapy and is a wonderful supplement to the information students receive in their educational programs. It’s the type of book that won’t be sold back!”
Carol A. Corbett, PhD, LPC, NCC, assistant professor, Chestnut Hill College
“Practicum and Internship is the most comprehensive and practical guide for students in their practicum/internship experience! Rather than offer generic advice, this textbook provides concrete tools, tailored to real-world needs and situations. If you're a student preparing for practicum/internship or an early career counseling professional, this book is an invaluable resource.”
David Delmonico, PhD, LPC, professor of counselor education, Duquesne University
