Best Education Counseling Books of 2025

Groups: Process and Practice is a practical guide to blending theory with practice in group counseling. Written by Marianne, Gerald, and Cindy Corey, this book provides up-to-date examples, guidelines, and insights to help group leaders apply key concepts of the group process to various groups. The book includes activities that encourage active learning, making clinical applications come to life. The MindTap online learning experience, which includes videos of group counseling sessions, further prepares readers for professional practice. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in group counseling and therapy.

The DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents is an essential guide for clinicians treating adolescents with emotional or behavioral problems of any level of severity. The manual provides a step-by-step approach to teach teens and parents five sets of skills including Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Walking the Middle Path, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. The book includes session outlines, teaching notes, discussion points, examples, homework assignments, and reproducible handouts. The large-format of the book makes it easy to photocopy. The authors' expertise is evident in the detailed descriptions of how to deliver treatment to teens and their families. Overall, this book is a valuable addition to the body of work on DBT and is sure to make clinicians' jobs easier while enhancing outcomes.

The book "45 Techniques Every Counselor Should Know" by Bradley T. Erford is a concise and user-friendly guide for students who want to enter the counseling field with sound ideas for applying theory-based techniques. The book offers step-by-step guidance for implementing each technique, accompanied by case examples, multicultural implications, and outcomes-based research. The 3rd edition includes new case studies, application questions, and five new techniques, making it an indispensable resource for counselors from all backgrounds. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in counseling and psychotherapy and provides a comprehensive guide to essential counseling techniques.

The Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Enhanced provides a comprehensive overview of major counseling theories and their practical applications. The author, Gerald Corey, introduces the reader to various therapeutic models and demonstrates how each can be applied to different cases. The book is easy to understand, with new learning objectives that identify key aspects of each theory. Corey is a renowned author and professor who has published several textbooks in counseling. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for students and professionals in the field of counseling.

This book, "Mastering the National Counselor Examination and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination," is a practical guide designed to help students and professional counselors prepare for the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE). The book provides sample questions, four full-length practice exams, and pertinent information about the NCE and CPCE. The 3rd edition is fully updated to align with 2016 CACREP standards and current NCE/CPCE content. The revised glossary of key terms and updated test preparation items make this book a valuable resource for anyone preparing for these exams.

The Foundations of Addictions Counseling (The Merrill Counseling Series) is a comprehensive guide for prospective addictions counselors. It covers a range of topics, including research, theory, and history, as well as practical tools and strategies needed for successful practice. The 4th Edition includes updated case studies, extended discussions on substance and process addictions, and an expanded chapter on substance use and families. The book is unique in its coverage of often-ignored topics such as cross-cultural counseling, working with clients with disabilities, and gender issues in substance use. Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the field of addictions counseling.

NCE Exam Preparation 2022 and 2023 Secrets is an excellent guide for those seeking to pass the National Counselor Examination. The book offers practice test questions, step-by-step video tutorials, tips, and strategies to get the best test performance. The guide covers all NCE test sections, including ethics, research, human growth and development, psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and much more. The Mometrix NCE study guide is a comprehensive resource that explains concepts and principles in detail, making it easy for readers to understand. Overall, this book is highly recommended for anyone preparing to take the NCE exam.

The Research & Education Association's Handbook of Basic Electricity is a practical manual designed for electrical training courses. It explains the concepts of basic electricity in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner, making it an excellent resource for beginners and licensed electricians alike. The book covers direct-current and alternating-current devices and circuits, magnetism, as well as motors and generators. It also features numerous illustrations to simplify learning. Overall, this book is a valuable foundation for anyone interested in pursuing more advanced topics in electricity.

Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy: A Practical Approach to Theory and Clinical Case Documentation, 3rd Edition provides a competency-based approach for understanding couple and family therapy theories and clinical documentation. Diane R. Gehart teaches readers how to complete real-world clinical forms, which are incorporated into the text. The book integrates diversity and research considerations into theoretical discussions and practical applications to facilitate a more holistic understanding of couple and family therapy. This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of family therapy and improve their clinical skills.

The Guide to Play Therapy Documentation and Parent Consultation is a practical guide that takes play therapists through the process of case documentation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and termination summary. The book includes many examples of case notes, treatment plans, and vignettes that illustrate ways to connect with caregivers, strategies for working with challenging caregivers, and addressing difficult topics at different stages of parenting. The book also provides a thorough discussion of ways to structure parent consultations to facilitate the therapeutic process. This unique HOW TO book is a stress-relieving resource that will help play therapists become more efficient and effective.