{"product_id":"handbook-of-counseling-women-9780761926405","title":"Handbook of Counseling Women","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A real contribution to understanding the complex issues that women face today. I found the book fascinating.\"  --Donna Shalala  President  University of Miami  and Former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala  \"Until recently  womens specific issues were largely ignored. For too many years research  counseling interventions  and public policy have neglected womens voices and stories.With persistence and vigilance we now see major changes in research and practice that focus on women and their issues. Psychology played a major role in these advances and The Handbook of Counseling Women is part of the giant step forward that psychology is making in promoting counseling of women that encompasses an understanding of the gender  social\/economic  and cultural impact of being a woman today.\" --Norine G. Johnson  President  American Psychological Association  2001 The majority of clients who seek counseling are women. Yet few texts are solely devoted to helping counselors meet the unique needs of female clients. The Handbook of Counseling Women addresses current theories  research  and issues relevant to the mental and physical well-being of women. Edited by Mary Kopala and Merle A. Keitel  this comprehensive volume is divided into three parts. Part One focuses on theoretical  sociocultural  biological  and developmental considerations. Part Two is devoted to assessment  diagnosis  and intervention. Part Three covers supervision  research  and ethics. Most chapters include case studies  recommendations for further reading  and resources for clients. Emphasizing practical application  a diverse group of contributing scholars and practitioners examine Normative psychosocial issues such as career counseling and relationships Normative physical issues such as puberty  pregnancy  and menopause Violence against women Counseling women with physical illnesses Treatment of DSM-IV Disorders The Handbook of Counseling Women explores feminist issues crucial to successful intervention. Focusing on marginalized groups of women including lesbians  women of color  and women with disabilities  this inclusive manual examines both traditional and progressive theories of counseling. Essential reading for psychologists  social workers  counselors  and psychiatric nurses  this handbook will also appeal to graduate and undergraduate students in counseling  clinical psychology  and clinical social work courses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651884965941,"sku":"ByrdShop_0761926402","price":219.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780761926405.jpg?v=1781843808","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/handbook-of-counseling-women-9780761926405","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}