I have used this book for teaching my graduate course for school counselors for the past five years. I find the new second edition even more wonderful than the first. It gives students a really accurate picture of what it's like to be a school guidance counselor. It covers so many topics, gives practical suggestions and background information, and does not use jargon. My students love it and it greatly contributes to the success of my course.

This excellent resource lays out a comprehensive program based on the expertise of 30 professionals--presenting needed theory, but focusing mainly on day-to-day operations and ideas that get results. This guide covers program implementation, counselor roles, individual, small, and large group counseling, working with special populations, the counselor as consultant/coordinator, involving other professionals in the counseling process, accountabilities, and legal issues. The guide also includes many reproducible forms.

This is a valuable book for Guidance lessons in the classroom. This book has activities that are broken down into six sections. The activities can provide the basis for an entire year's curriculum for classroom guidance.