Foundations of Counseling Psychology

Julie M. Koch, PhD, is a Professor in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Iowa.Douglas Knutson, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Counseling Psychology program at Oklahoma State University.

“To my knowledge, this is the first book that provides a comprehensive introduction to counseling psychology for undergraduate students. It covers history, theories, and skills, and how counseling psychology is unique with its focus on human strength, wellness, career development, cultural diversity, and social justice. Readers will gain exposure to the diverse careers and work settings with a counseling psychology degree. I love how the book uses real life examples and self-reflection exercises.”Y. Barry Chung, PhD, Dean of the College of Education, San Diego State University“Koch and Knutson’s Foundations of Counseling Psychology: An Introduction to the Field fills an important gap in in the field by providing a resource that introduces undergraduate students to the field of Counseling Psychology. This is a much needed text to expose undergraduate students to a specialty area that many students do not know about but can be a good fit for many students exploring careers in applied psychology. The text is grounded in Counseling Psychology’s values and helps students to understand career opportunities available to them through training in Counseling Psychology. I am excited to use this book in my undergraduate courses!”Lisa Flores, PhD, Frederick A. Middlebush Chair of Social Sciences and Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri, Columbia“Koch and Knutson bring counseling psychology to life as they speak directly to students with an authenticity that is rare in academic writing. With a perfect blend of scholarship, practical examples, and personal voice, this book will motivate students to see themselves as future professionals who can make meaningful contributions to the field.”Martin Kivlighan, PhD, Professor of Counseling Psychology and Department Executive Officer, Psychological & Quantitative Foundations, University of Iowa

• Chapter 1: What is Counseling Psychology?Chapter 2: How Counseling Psychologists Promote Human Strengths and FlourishingChapter 3: Cultural Context in Counseling Psychology PracticeChapter 4: A Counseling Psychology Approach to Wellness Across the LifespanChapter 5: The Role of Work in People’s LivesChapter 6: Theories and Approaches in Counseling PsychologyChapter 7: Key Skills for Counseling PsychologistsChapter 8: Counseling Psychology Processes and Outcomes: What Works?Chapter 9: Assessment in Counseling PsychologyChapter 10: Common Research Methods that Counseling Psychologists UseChapter 11: Shades of Gray: Ethics in Counseling PsychologyChapter 12: The Person as a Therapist: Use of the Self in Counseling PsychologyChapter 13: Counseling Psychologists as Leaders and AdvocatesChapter 14: Counseling Psychology Applied to Special SettingsChapter 15: So, You Want to be a Counseling Psychologist?