Intervention and Prevention Strategies That Work: Empirically Supported Approaches to Multitiered School Counseling Services assists current and future counselors in the selection and employment of effective intervention and prevention strategies. The text features a collection of compelling and enlightening studies, which serve to provide readers with a sound basis for the design and application of evidence-based solutions. The interventions highlighted throughout the text are supported by methodologically and statistically proven research that ranges from randomized, controlled studies to single-subject case studies and clinical illustrations. Section I provides an overview of the need and value of evidence-based practice in a multitiered approach to school counseling. Sections II and III introduce techniques and strategies that have proven effective when working with students facing challenges related to academic success and social development, including motivational deficits, distractibility, bullying, prejudice, unhealthy peer relationships, and more. The final section discusses proven approaches for working with students who experience anxiety, stress, identity issues, grief, and suicidal ideation. Highly practical and relevant in nature, Intervention and Prevention Strategies That Work is an exemplary resource for practicing and future school counselors.

Counselor Wellness: Caring for Self to Care for Others underscores the importance of self-care for counselors in order to maintain an ethical, life-giving practice and minimize the risks of burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma. The book provides valuable insight regarding the inherent risks and challenges that come with serving others. It contains timely research and practical strategies for reducing stress and preventing the deleterious effects that can derail personal and professional effectiveness. Each chapter begins with a reflection from a counselor, setting the stage for robust discussions about the rigors of counseling practice and the personal challenges many counselors face. The chapters feature cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches to recognizing, intervening, and preventing threats to emotional well-being. Case illustrations and guided exercises personalize the reading experience and help readers draw connections between the material and their everyday lives. Key topics addressed include the increasing complexity and severity of clients' issues, the cost of empathy, ethical issues, developing a personal wellness orientation, and resiliency. Designed to help counselors prioritize self-care in order to support the successful care of others, Counselor Wellness is an exemplary resource for pre-service counselors, as well as those in practice.