Download or read book Becoming a Skilled Counselor written by Richard D. Parsons and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The core text for counselor skill development, Becoming a Skilled Counselor prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective helpers. Authors Richard D. Parsons and Naijian Zhang provide an understanding of the essentials of the counseling relationship, the dynamic and intentional nature of the helping process, and the theories and research guiding the selection and application of interventions.