"Introduction to the Counseling Profession" is unique in both format and content. This co-edited/co-authored text comprises state-of-the-art information by recognized experts in their respective areas of counseling. The content provides an excellent overview of the history and foundational aspects of counseling. This new edition meets the professional orientation standards outlined by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and helps readers begin preparing for the NCE Exam. This text provides readers with the solid foundation needed to begin a career in the helping professions. Chapters offer comprehensive overviews of the history and foundational aspects of counseling including legal aspects, the importance of the helping relationship, basic skills, requirements for working in specific settings, and the expertise needed for working with special populations.