M. Ann Shillingford – författare

College and career readiness is essential to promoting the success of all students. Educational and economic changes in today’s society demands well thought out strategies for preparing students to survive academically, socially, and financially in the future. African American students are at a disadvantage in this strategic planning process due to a long history of racism, injustice, and marginalization. African American Students’ Career and College Readiness: The Journey Unraveled explores the historical, legal, and socio-political issues of education affecting African American students and their career and college readiness. Each chapter has been written based on the authors’ experience and passion for the success of students in the African American population. Some of the chapters will appear to be written in a more conversational and idiomatic tone, whereas others are presented in a more erudite format. Each chapter, however, presents a contextual portrayal of the contemporary, and often dysfunctional, pattern of society’s approach to supporting this population. Contributors also present progressive paradigms for future achievements. Through the pages of this book, readers will understand and hopefully appreciate what can be done to promote positive college bound self-efficacy, procurement of resources in the high school to college transition, exposure and access to college possibilities, and implications for practice in school counseling, education leadership, and higher education.

Featuring a unique clinical and educational approach, Demystifying the DSM: A Tool for School Counseling Students and Practitioners introduces readers to common diagnoses among children and youth. The text also provides counseling students and practitioners with a baseline knowledge of the cognitive and behavioral effects of common diagnoses on the academic, social, and emotional development of children in K-12 settings.The text recognizes that school counselors do not diagnose, but are charged with working with students within the school environment, so understanding common diagnoses for children and youth is a critical component of job effectiveness. Each diagnosis addressed was selected in consultation with experienced practicing school counselors. The chapters cover autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, PTSD, self-harm, grief and bereavement, among other common diagnoses. Each of the 17 chapters includes case examples with related questions, as well as strategies for working with children and youth with the particular cognitive or behavioral disorder addressed.Demystifying the DSM is well suited for courses and programs in counseling, school counseling, and special education, as well as teacher education and school psychology.

Featuring chapters written by experts in the field, Intersectional Counseling Skills: The Journey to Becoming a Culturally Inclusive Counselor; equips readers with the knowledge and skillsets they need to develop into culturally competent practitioners, covering basic skill development to successfully integrating advanced therapeutic techniques. It features critical traditional counseling information integrated with evidence-based technique and practices inspired by the multicultural and social justice competencies. Opening chapters provide readers with a historical overview of the field, introduce practical aspects of counseling, and address the therapeutic relationship. Additional chapters examine the various professional roles of the counselor, clinical techniques and culturally relevant approaches, invitational skills, reflecting feelings and meaning, paraphrasing and summarizing, challenging, and goal setting. Readers learn about termination, assessment and diagnosis, creativity, wellness, and working with athletes. Written with the goal of shaping beginner helpers into more culturally attuned, responsive, and reflective practitioners, Intersectional Counseling Skills is an essential textbook for foundational courses in the discipline. It is also an excellent resource for counselor educators, supervisors, and practitioners to enhance their teaching and practice.