Professional Counseling Excellence through Leadership and Advocacy

Abstract

Introduction. Part I: Foundations of Leadership in Counseling. Sweeney, Leadership: The Counseling Profession. Lewis, Foundations of Leaderships: Theory, Philosophy, and Research. Myers, Professional Leadership, Leading Well: Characteristics, Principles, and Ethics of an Effective Counseling Leader. Myers, Chang, Dixon, Barrio Minton, Sweeney, On Becoming a Leader: A Journey. Part II: Foundations of Advocacy in Counseling. Sweeney, Myers, Professional Advocacy: Being Allowed to do Good. Chang, Professional Advocacy: A Professional Responsibility. Lee, Social Justice as the Fifth Force in Counseling. Kress, Paylo, Theoretical Foundations of Client Advocacy. Brubaker, Goodman, Client Advocacy: In Action. Part III: Leadership and Advocacy Roles in Counseling. Cashwell, Barrio Minton, Counselor Education: Curriculum, Administration, and Mentoring. Glosoff, Durham, Whittaker, Supervision: Clinical and Administrative. Dixon, Dew, Counseling Practice: Schools, Agencies, and Community. Hays, Wood, Smith, Research: Best Practices, Accountability, and Advancing Knowledge. Part IV: Future Directions for Counseling Leadership and Advocacy. Barrio Minton, Wachter Morris, Leadership Training: Entry Level and Doctoral Curriculum. Hill, Harrawood, Vereen, Doughty Horn, Advocacy Training: Curriculum for Professional and Client Advocacy. Loesch, Future Needs: Accountability. Appendices. Web Resources. Chi Sigma Iota Principles and Practice of Leadership Excellence. Counselors Advocacy Leadership Conferences I & II. ACA Advocacy Competencies. CACREP Standards and Corresponding Chapters. Sample Rubrics.