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Thriving! A Manual for Students in the Helping Professions

by: Echterling, Lennis G.; Cowan, Eric; Evans, William F.; Staton, A. Renee; Viere, Grace

Thriving! A Manual for Students in the Helping Professions

by: Echterling, Lennis G.; Cowan, Eric; Evans, William F.; Staton, A. Renee; Viere, Grace

ISBN 13:
9780618131181
ISBN 10:
0618131183
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/15/2002
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
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Summary

Many idealistic students seek careers in which they can help others by counseling. Yet preparation for such careers involves special stresses and strains--as well as special rewards. This book supports and comforts readers along the arduous path and illuminates the way forward past the pitfalls. Throughout, the authors illustrate their points with compelling real-life stories and anecdotes.

Foreword

Preface

xviii

The Thriving Principles

(24)

How Shall We Begin? Jean's Story

(2)

Use It---Don't Lose It!

(1)

Thriving

(17)

Pack Wisely

(2)

Make the Journey Your Destination

(2)

The Journey: A Parable

(1)

Have Traveling Companions

(3)

Worst Parents of the Year Award: Jen's Story

(2)

Keep Your Bearings

(1)

You'll Go Far in Life: Andrea's Story

(2)

Whatcha Gonna Be?

A Magic Mirror Exercise

(1)

Let the Trip Take You

(1)

Always Take the High Road

(2)

Summary

(1)

Resources

(1)

References

(2)

Making Your Training Journey

(30)

Why Not Enjoy the Ride? Cathy's Story

(2)

Being an Applicant

(4)

Gain Experience

(1)

Complete the Acadmic Prerequisites

(1)

Explore Your Training Options

(1)

Take the Required Standardized Tests

(1)

Arrange for References

(1)

Write a Personal Statement

(1)

Participate in a Selection Interview

(1)

Consider Your Options Carefully

(1)

Being a Novice

(9)

Opening Rituals

(1)

Traditions: A Reminiscing and Planning Exercise

(2)

Communication

(2)

Handling Personal Problems

(1)

Keeping a Portfolio

(1)

Dualistic Thinking

(1)

The One: Juanita's Story

(1)

Perfectionism

(1)

Being an Apprentice

(5)

Multiplistic Thinking

(1)

A Deer Caught in the Headlights: Bill's Story

(1)

The ``Sophomore Slump''

(1)

Comprehensive Examination

(2)

An Emerging Professional

(4)

Relativistic Thinking

(2)

Research Project

(2)

Graduation and Commencement

(1)

Summary

(1)

Resources

(2)

References

(3)

Meeting Your Basic Needs

(29)

Your Personal Hierarchy of Needs

(3)

A Constant Challenge: Ellen's Story

(1)

Basic Needs and Self-Actualization

(3)

Take That Job And . . . : A Guided Fantasy Exercise

(1)

Conducting a Needs Inventory

(3)

Touch the Sun: Renee's Story

(2)

The Sea Star: A Balancing Exercise

(1)

Crafting a Balanced Life

(16)

We Have Nothing to Fear But . . . : Beth's Story

(1)

Your Needs in Context: A Systemic Exercise

(1)

Pathways to Balance

(1)

Housing

(1)

Adventures in Subsidized Housing Land: Chris' Story

(2)

It Takes a Community: An Exercise in Imagination

(1)

Financial Assistance

(4)

Wellness

(1)

Kicking and Sleeping: Martin's Story

(1)

Finding and Creating Perspective

(1)

The Road from Orange Crackers to Rice: Anne's Story

(1)

I'll Have the Combo: Meeting Multiple Needs

(2)

Summary

(1)

Resources

(1)

References

(2)

Enhancing Your Academic Skills

(36)

More Than I Had Bargained For: Bonnie's Story

(1)

Hearts and Minds

(2)

Developing Critical Reflection Skills

(2)

Learning by Heart

(5)

Riding the Perturbation Wave

(1)

The Bird Cage: Encountering Oppression

(1)

Finding ``The Zone''

(1)

Using the Zeigarnik Effect

(1)

The Core Academic Skills

(22)

Reading

(3)

What? So What? Now What?

(1)

I Learned How to Read All Over Again: Brian's Story

(1)

Researching

(3)

Doing a Little Detective Work

102

(2)

Critiquing

104

(1)

Writing

105

(1)

Learning the Hard Way: Susan's Story

105

(2)

Writing Twice-Told Stories

107

(1)

Reading: A Writing Exercise

108

(1)

Structuring: A Writing Exercise

109

(1)

Presenting

110

(3)

Preparing and Practicing

113

(3)

Imagining Success

116

(1)

Breathing

116

(1)

Summary

117

(1)

Resources

117

(1)

References

118

(2)

Embracing Your Stress

120

(29)

Stressed Out: Bill's Story

122

(1)

Stress

123

(4)

The Stress of Helping

124

(1)

Distress

125

(1)

Stressful Events

125

(1)

When It ``Hurts Good'': Rachel's Story

126

(1)

Responding to Stress

127

(11)

Your Success with Stress

128

(4)

Ways of Saying ``No'' and ``Yes!''

132

(2)

Beyond Stress

134

(1)

Resilience Under Stress

135

(1)

Making Meaning of Stress

136

(1)

Telling Your Story

136

(1)

The Embracing Attitudes: A Quick Check Exercise

137

(1)

Thriving Under Stress

138

(4)

Envisioning Your Goals

138

(1)

Mission: Possible: An Exercise in Envisioning

138

(1)

Using Your Strengths

139

(1)

Panning for Gold: Unconvering Strengths and Resources

139

(1)

Connecting with Others

140

(1)

The Sea Star II: A Revisiting Exercise

140

(2)

Stress and Character

142

(2)

Stress into Strength

144

(1)

Summary

145

(1)

Resources

146

(1)

References

147

(2)

Exploring Yourself

149

(34)

Make Personal Growth Your Goal

149

(6)

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Edna's Story

150

(2)

``I Am . . .'' versus ``A Counselor Is . . .''

152

(1)

Ontological Security

153

(1)

``I'' and ``Me''

154

(1)

The Need for Personal Growth

155

(10)

Being a ``Do-Gooder''

155

(2)

Things I Hope My Clients Never Say: An Aversion Exercise

157

(3)

Consider Counseling for Yourself

160

(1)

It Feels Weird for a counselor to Be a Client: Robert's Story

161

(1)

Allow Yourself to Mess Up

162

(1)

Explore Your Assets

163

(1)

Avoid the ``Groucho Paradox''

164

(1)

Be a Beginner, Not an Expert

165

(3)

Assimilation and Accommodation

166

(1)

Accommodating Information About Yourself

167

(1)

Hold to Your Center

168

(5)

The Demands of Others

169

(1)

Learning from the Inside Out: Teresa's Story

170

(1)

Honor, But Modify, Your Style

170

(1)

Toward, Against, or Away? A Moving Exercise

171

(2)

Countertransference

173

(2)

Getting Clear

175

(3)

Finding Your Roots

176

(1)

I Need to Pay Attention to Who I Am: Michelle's Story

176

(2)

Find the ``I AM'' Experience

178

(1)

Summary

178

(1)

Resources

179

(1)

References

180

(3)

Being with Others

183

(30)

Being ``Processed'': Rebecca's Story

184

(2)

What's in Your Backpack?

186

(1)

Self and Relationship

186

(8)

Exploring Your Relational Worldview

187

(2)

Visitor from Another Planet: A Guided Fantasy

189

(2)

Growing in Relation

191

(1)

Mirrors

192

(1)

The Childlike Feeling of Possibility: Antoinette's Story

193

(1)

The Counseling Qualities

194

(2)

``Truth'' with a Capital ``T''

196

(2)

Your Hard-Belly Response: A Quiz

197

(1)

Giving and Receiving Feedback

198

(4)

Giving Helpful Feedback

199

(2)

The Johari Window

201

(1)

Giving and Receiving Feedback

201

(1)

Authenticity

202

(3)

Social Masks

203

(1)

Being and Seeming

203

(2)

Important People in Your Training

205

(6)

Mentors

205

(3)

Support Staff

208

(1)

Significant Others

208

(3)

Summary

211

(1)

Resources

211

(1)

References

212

(1)

Thriving in Your Practicum and Internship

213

(30)

You Are Ready, Although You May Have Doubts

214

(2)

How Old Are You? Grace's Story

215

(1)

Your Practicum

216

(4)

Accommodating to Your Practicum

217

(1)

Pipe Dreams: Lennie's Story

217

(1)

Taking Pictures Along the Way

218

(1)

Sometimes the Therapist Learns More Than the Client: Jane's Story

219

(1)

Internship

220

(20)

Choosing a Site

221

(1)

Refreshing Your Memory and Plotting Your Course: A Decision-Making Exercise

221

(1)

Writing an Internship Agreement

222

(1)

Professional Liability Insurance

222

(1)

Adhering to Ethics Codes

223

(2)

Putting It All Together

225

(2)

Taking the High Road

227

(2)

Eric's Story

229

(3)

Making Rest Stops Along the Way

232

(1)

Nathaniel's Story

233

(1)

First Thoughts: An Exploratory Exercise

234

(3)

Stages in the Journey

237

(2)

Juggling

239

(1)

Making the Most of Your Internship

239

(1)

Summary

240

(1)

Resources

240

(1)

References

241

(2)

Launching Your Career

243

(100)

Around the Next Corner: Bill's Story

244

(1)

Life-Span Time Line

245

(1)

From Student to Professional

246

(4)

Exploring Your Values

246

(1)

Building a House: A Values Exercise

246

(2)

Exploring Your Roots

248

(1)

The Legacy of My Parents: Gabe's Story

248

(1)

Career Genogram

249

(1)

Using the Campus Career Center

250

(1)

Seeking Career Counseling

251

(1)

Career Possibilities by Degree

251

(3)

Careers with a Master's or Ed.S.

251

(2)

Careers with a Doctorate

253

(1)

Planning Your Career

254

(3)

Being Intentional

254

(1)

Where to Look for Jobs

254

(1)

Interviewing Two Masters: A Journal Exercise

255

(1)

Becoming Professionally Involved

256

(1)

Conducting Your Search

257

(3)

Designing an Effective Resume

257

(1)

Writing Persuasive Correspondence

258

(1)

Successful Job Interviewing

259

(1)

Your Career and Your Life

260

(8)

Lifelong Learning

260

(1)

Fitting In And Standing Out

260

(2)

Think You're Not Creative?

262

(2)

Clock-Watchers and Workaholics

264

(1)

Leaving the Nest and Making Mistakes

264

(2)

Putting It All Together: A Balancing Exercise

266

(2)

Summary

268

(1)

One Final Point

268

(1)

Resources

268

(2)

References

270

(2)

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Our Favorite Counseling and Therapy Books

272

(7)

Appendix B: American Counseling Association's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

279

(33)

Appendix C: American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct

312

(31)

Index

343

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Thriving! A Manual for Students in the Helping Professions

Thriving! A Manual for Students in the Helping Professions

9780618131181

0618131183

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