College Counseling and Student Development: Theory, Practice, and Campus Collaboration

Winner of the 2020 American College Counseling Association Outstanding Professional Contribution to Knowledge Award!

In response to the increasing demand for mental health services on campus, this comprehensive college counseling handbook provides strategies for clinical and support services work with diverse student populations. Written from a holistic, sociocultural perspective for future and current professionals, it brings together information and resources on cultivating counseling and student affairs connections to create a climate that encourages student mental health and wellness.

Recognized experts in the field offer insight on the evolution of college counseling, counselor training, the roles and responsibilities of college counselors, crisis management, and the building of collaborative outreach services with student affairs partners on campus. Individual text sections cover student development theories relevant to student learning, as well as assessment and treatment interventions for frequently encountered clinical issues presented by students. Reflection exercises and student case studies in each chapter facilitate in-depth learning and classroom discussion.