Includes bibliographical references and index. Introduction -- Professional identity of counselors -- Multicultural competence and social justice -- Clients rights and counselor responsibilities -- Confidentiality and privileged communication -- Records and subpoenas -- Competence, assessment, and diagnosis -- Malpractice and resolving legal and ethical challenges -- Boundary issues -- Technology in counseling -- Counseling children and vulnerable adults -- Counseling families and groups -- Professional relationships, private practice, and health care plans -- Issues in counselor education -- Supervision and consultation -- Professional writing, conducting research, and publishing

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