Counseling Research: A Practitioner-Scholar Approach, 2nd Edition

Counseling Research: A Practitioner-Scholar Approach, 2nd Edition

This accessible introductory text provides counselors-in-training and emerging researchers with a foundational understanding of primary research methods. The authors utilize a conversational tone to bridge the gap between academic theory and clinical application.

The text emphasizes the critical importance of ethics and multicultural considerations in modern research. It successfully demonstrates how a professional counselor identity integrates with empirical inquiry to support evidence-based practice.

Inside this book, you'll find:

• A comprehensive overview of the practitioner-scholar model in counseling.

• Detailed explanations of quantitative research methodology and design.

• In-depth exploration of qualitative approaches and data collection.

• Fundamentals of statistics tailored for mental health professionals.

• Practical research design illustrations and case studies in every chapter.

• Step-by-step guidelines for developing and launching an initial study.

Perfect for counseling students, graduate researchers, and mental health professionals seeking to enhance their evidence-based clinical practice.

Product Details

• Author: Richard S. Balkin, David M. Kleist

• Publisher: American Counseling Association

• Edition: 2nd

• Format: Paperback

• Publication Date: October 25, 2022

• Language: English

• Pages: 384 pages

• Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches

• Item Weight: 1.15 pounds

• ISBN-10: 1556204078

• ISBN-13: 978-1556204074