Description
Encyclopedia of Counseling, 4th edition
The Encyclopedia of Counseling: Master Review and Tutorial for the National Counselor Examination, State Counseling Exams, and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination is a study guide by Dr. Howard Rosenthal, now in its 4th edition. Students call it “the purple book.” It reviews material for the NCE, the CPCE and various state counseling certification exams.
Rosenthal uses a question and answer format instead of dense prose, working through the material as a dialogue rather than a lecture. The 4th edition is updated with the latest ACA Code of Ethics, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and current trends in the field.
A conversational question and answer format
Instead of chapters of straight text, the book presents the material as questions and answers, a format meant to make the content easier to retain and recall under exam conditions.
Coverage of the eight CACREP core areas
The book works through all eight CACREP core areas, from human growth and development to research and program evaluation, alongside updated DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and ACA ethics standards.
Rosenthal’s approach to test anxiety
Rosenthal writes with humor and encouragement throughout, aimed at helping students work through test-taking anxiety rather than only drilling facts.
Book details
- Title: Encyclopedia of Counseling: Master Review and Tutorial for the National Counselor Examination, State Counseling Exams, and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination
- Author: Dr. Howard Rosenthal
- Edition: 4th
- ISBN-13: 9781138942653
Questions buyers ask
Why do students call it “the purple book”?
It is the nickname students have given the Encyclopedia of Counseling over the years.
Which exams does it prepare you for?
The National Counselor Examination, the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination, and various state counseling certification exams.
What format is the review in?
A question and answer format instead of traditional chapters, working through the material as a dialogue.
Does it cover the current DSM-5 and ACA ethics standards?
Yes. The 4th edition is updated with the latest DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and the ACA Code of Ethics.
Does it cover all the CACREP core areas?
Yes, all eight, from human growth and development to research and program evaluation.
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