Although written to accompany a particular textbook, this student workbook may be used in conjunction with a number of different introductory texts and courses that orient beginners to the profession of counseling. It is intended to supplement class material. Because counselor training involves more than mastering a set of skills, a collection of…

This practicum examined ways to improve treatment of hard-to-serve youths at a non-profit residential mental health center. Youthworkers at the center displayed a low rate of individual treatment plan strategy implementation and lacked skills and knowledge in outcome-oriented individualized treatment planning. Recommendations for improving the…