Becoming A Community Counselor Author:A. Renee Staton, A. Jerry Benson, Michele Kielty Briggs, Eric Cowan, Lennis G. Echterling, William F. Evans, J. Edson McKee, Jack Presbury, Anne L. Stewart Designed as a first course for graduate students on a community counseling track, this text provides a practical introduction to the field and covers all the core competencies required by CACREP. Students learn about the challenges a counselor may face?including ethical dilemmas and the struggle to meet an increasing demand for mental health ser... more »vices for a diverse population?through personal accounts, structured activities, and practical hints from experienced counselors.A special feature, the Defining Moment, in each chapter provides an account of the struggles and triumphs of a practicing counselor. These insights, from counselors with a range of experience, help students realize the personal strengths and challenges they bring to the role of community counselor.« less