Thriving! A Manual for Students in the Helping Professions

by Echterling, Lennis G.; Cowan, Eric; Evans, William F.; Staton, A. Renee; Viere, Grace

• ISBN13: 9780618131181
• ISBN10: 0618131183
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-15
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Many idealistic students seek careers in which they can help others by counseling. Yet preparation for such careers involves special stresses and strains--as well as special rewards. This book supports and comforts readers along the arduous path and illuminates the way forward past the pitfalls. Throughout, the authors illustrate their points with compelling real-life stories and anecdotes.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xv
Preface	xviii
The Thriving Principles	1	(24)
How Shall We Begin? Jean's Story	2	(2)
Use It---Don't Lose It!	4	(1)
Thriving	5	(17)
Pack Wisely	5	(2)
Make the Journey Your Destination	7	(2)
The Journey: A Parable	9	(1)
Have Traveling Companions	10	(3)
Worst Parents of the Year Award: Jen's Story	13	(2)
Keep Your Bearings	15	(1)
You'll Go Far in Life: Andrea's Story	16	(2)
Whatcha Gonna Be?
A Magic Mirror Exercise	18	(1)
Let the Trip Take You	19	(1)
Always Take the High Road	20	(2)
Summary	22	(1)
Resources	22	(1)
References	23	(2)
Making Your Training Journey	25	(30)
Why Not Enjoy the Ride? Cathy's Story	26	(2)
Being an Applicant	28	(4)
Gain Experience	28	(1)
Complete the Acadmic Prerequisites	29	(1)
Explore Your Training Options	29	(1)
Take the Required Standardized Tests	29	(1)
Arrange for References	30	(1)
Write a Personal Statement	31	(1)
Participate in a Selection Interview	31	(1)
Consider Your Options Carefully	32	(1)
Being a Novice	32	(9)
Opening Rituals	33	(1)
Traditions: A Reminiscing and Planning Exercise	34	(2)
Communication	36	(2)
Handling Personal Problems	38	(1)
Keeping a Portfolio	38	(1)
Dualistic Thinking	39	(1)
The One: Juanita's Story	40	(1)
Perfectionism	40	(1)
Being an Apprentice	41	(5)
Multiplistic Thinking	42	(1)
A Deer Caught in the Headlights: Bill's Story	42	(1)
The ``Sophomore Slump''	43	(1)
Comprehensive Examination	44	(2)
An Emerging Professional	46	(4)
Relativistic Thinking	46	(2)
Research Project	48	(2)
Graduation and Commencement	50	(1)
Summary	50	(1)
Resources	50	(2)
References	52	(3)
Meeting Your Basic Needs	55	(29)
Your Personal Hierarchy of Needs	56	(3)
A Constant Challenge: Ellen's Story	58	(1)
Basic Needs and Self-Actualization	59	(3)
Take That Job And . . . : A Guided Fantasy Exercise	61	(1)
Conducting a Needs Inventory	62	(3)
Touch the Sun: Renee's Story	62	(2)
The Sea Star: A Balancing Exercise	64	(1)
Crafting a Balanced Life	65	(16)
We Have Nothing to Fear But . . . : Beth's Story	66	(1)
Your Needs in Context: A Systemic Exercise	67	(1)
Pathways to Balance	67	(1)
Housing	68	(1)
Adventures in Subsidized Housing Land: Chris' Story	69	(2)
It Takes a Community: An Exercise in Imagination	71	(1)
Financial Assistance	72	(4)
Wellness	76	(1)
Kicking and Sleeping: Martin's Story	77	(1)
Finding and Creating Perspective	78	(1)
The Road from Orange Crackers to Rice: Anne's Story	78	(1)
I'll Have the Combo: Meeting Multiple Needs	79	(2)
Summary	81	(1)
Resources	81	(1)
References	82	(2)
Enhancing Your Academic Skills	84	(36)
More Than I Had Bargained For: Bonnie's Story	85	(1)
Hearts and Minds	86	(2)
Developing Critical Reflection Skills	88	(2)
Learning by Heart	90	(5)
Riding the Perturbation Wave	91	(1)
The Bird Cage: Encountering Oppression	92	(1)
Finding ``The Zone''	93	(1)
Using the Zeigarnik Effect	94	(1)
The Core Academic Skills	95	(22)
Reading	95	(3)
What? So What? Now What?	98	(1)
I Learned How to Read All Over Again: Brian's Story	99	(1)
Researching	99	(3)
Doing a Little Detective Work	102	(2)
Critiquing	104	(1)
Writing	105	(1)
Learning the Hard Way: Susan's Story	105	(2)
Writing Twice-Told Stories	107	(1)
Reading: A Writing Exercise	108	(1)
Structuring: A Writing Exercise	109	(1)
Presenting	110	(3)
Preparing and Practicing	113	(3)
Imagining Success	116	(1)
Breathing	116	(1)
Summary	117	(1)
Resources	117	(1)
References	118	(2)
Embracing Your Stress	120	(29)
Stressed Out: Bill's Story	122	(1)
Stress	123	(4)
The Stress of Helping	124	(1)
Distress	125	(1)
Stressful Events	125	(1)
When It ``Hurts Good'': Rachel's Story	126	(1)
Responding to Stress	127	(11)
Your Success with Stress	128	(4)
Ways of Saying ``No'' and ``Yes!''	132	(2)
Beyond Stress	134	(1)
Resilience Under Stress	135	(1)
Making Meaning of Stress	136	(1)
Telling Your Story	136	(1)
The Embracing Attitudes: A Quick Check Exercise	137	(1)
Thriving Under Stress	138	(4)
Envisioning Your Goals	138	(1)
Mission: Possible: An Exercise in Envisioning	138	(1)
Using Your Strengths	139	(1)
Panning for Gold: Unconvering Strengths and Resources	139	(1)
Connecting with Others	140	(1)
The Sea Star II: A Revisiting Exercise	140	(2)
Stress and Character	142	(2)
Stress into Strength	144	(1)
Summary	145	(1)
Resources	146	(1)
References	147	(2)
Exploring Yourself	149	(34)
Make Personal Growth Your Goal	149	(6)
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Edna's Story	150	(2)
``I Am . . .'' versus ``A Counselor Is . . .''	152	(1)
Ontological Security	153	(1)
``I'' and ``Me''	154	(1)
The Need for Personal Growth	155	(10)
Being a ``Do-Gooder''	155	(2)
Things I Hope My Clients Never Say: An Aversion Exercise	157	(3)
Consider Counseling for Yourself	160	(1)
It Feels Weird for a counselor to Be a Client: Robert's Story	161	(1)
Allow Yourself to Mess Up	162	(1)
Explore Your Assets	163	(1)
Avoid the ``Groucho Paradox''	164	(1)
Be a Beginner, Not an Expert	165	(3)
Assimilation and Accommodation	166	(1)
Accommodating Information About Yourself	167	(1)
Hold to Your Center	168	(5)
The Demands of Others	169	(1)
Learning from the Inside Out: Teresa's Story	170	(1)
Honor, But Modify, Your Style	170	(1)
Toward, Against, or Away? A Moving Exercise	171	(2)
Countertransference	173	(2)
Getting Clear	175	(3)
Finding Your Roots	176	(1)
I Need to Pay Attention to Who I Am: Michelle's Story	176	(2)
Find the ``I AM'' Experience	178	(1)
Summary	178	(1)
Resources	179	(1)
References	180	(3)
Being with Others	183	(30)
Being ``Processed'': Rebecca's Story	184	(2)
What's in Your Backpack?	186	(1)
Self and Relationship	186	(8)
Exploring Your Relational Worldview	187	(2)
Visitor from Another Planet: A Guided Fantasy	189	(2)
Growing in Relation	191	(1)
Mirrors	192	(1)
The Childlike Feeling of Possibility: Antoinette's Story	193	(1)
The Counseling Qualities	194	(2)
``Truth'' with a Capital ``T''	196	(2)
Your Hard-Belly Response: A Quiz	197	(1)
Giving and Receiving Feedback	198	(4)
Giving Helpful Feedback	199	(2)
The Johari Window	201	(1)
Giving and Receiving Feedback	201	(1)
Authenticity	202	(3)
Social Masks	203	(1)
Being and Seeming	203	(2)
Important People in Your Training	205	(6)
Mentors	205	(3)
Support Staff	208	(1)
Significant Others	208	(3)
Summary	211	(1)
Resources	211	(1)
References	212	(1)
Thriving in Your Practicum and Internship	213	(30)
You Are Ready, Although You May Have Doubts	214	(2)
How Old Are You? Grace's Story	215	(1)
Your Practicum	216	(4)
Accommodating to Your Practicum	217	(1)
Pipe Dreams: Lennie's Story	217	(1)
Taking Pictures Along the Way	218	(1)
Sometimes the Therapist Learns More Than the Client: Jane's Story	219	(1)
Internship	220	(20)
Choosing a Site	221	(1)
Refreshing Your Memory and Plotting Your Course: A Decision-Making Exercise	221	(1)
Writing an Internship Agreement	222	(1)
Professional Liability Insurance	222	(1)
Adhering to Ethics Codes	223	(2)
Putting It All Together	225	(2)
Taking the High Road	227	(2)
Eric's Story	229	(3)
Making Rest Stops Along the Way	232	(1)
Nathaniel's Story	233	(1)
First Thoughts: An Exploratory Exercise	234	(3)
Stages in the Journey	237	(2)
Juggling	239	(1)
Making the Most of Your Internship	239	(1)
Summary	240	(1)
Resources	240	(1)
References	241	(2)
Launching Your Career	243	(100)
Around the Next Corner: Bill's Story	244	(1)
Life-Span Time Line	245	(1)
From Student to Professional	246	(4)
Exploring Your Values	246	(1)
Building a House: A Values Exercise	246	(2)
Exploring Your Roots	248	(1)
The Legacy of My Parents: Gabe's Story	248	(1)
Career Genogram	249	(1)
Using the Campus Career Center	250	(1)
Seeking Career Counseling	251	(1)
Career Possibilities by Degree	251	(3)
Careers with a Master's or Ed.S.	251	(2)
Careers with a Doctorate	253	(1)
Planning Your Career	254	(3)
Being Intentional	254	(1)
Where to Look for Jobs	254	(1)
Interviewing Two Masters: A Journal Exercise	255	(1)
Becoming Professionally Involved	256	(1)
Conducting Your Search	257	(3)
Designing an Effective Resume	257	(1)
Writing Persuasive Correspondence	258	(1)
Successful Job Interviewing	259	(1)
Your Career and Your Life	260	(8)
Lifelong Learning	260	(1)
Fitting In And Standing Out	260	(2)
Think You're Not Creative?	262	(2)
Clock-Watchers and Workaholics	264	(1)
Leaving the Nest and Making Mistakes	264	(2)
Putting It All Together: A Balancing Exercise	266	(2)
Summary	268	(1)
One Final Point	268	(1)
Resources	268	(2)
References	270	(2)
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Our Favorite Counseling and Therapy Books	272	(7)
Appendix B: American Counseling Association's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice	279	(33)
Appendix C: American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct	312	(31)
Index	343