List of Figures ix
Preface to the Fourth Edition: The Legend of The
Purple Book x
Acknowledgments xvii
The National Counselor Examination for Licensure
and Certification (NCE) at a Glance xix
The Counselor Preparation Comprehensive
Examination (CPCE) at a Glance xxi
Historic NBCC Announcement Could Impact Your
Career xxiii
1 Study Guides: My Own Humble Beginnings 1
Audio Doctor to the Rescue / 4
Why This New Breed of Encyclopedia Can Benefit All
Mental Health Professionals / 8
2 How to End Exam Worries 10
What’s Different about This Master Review and
Tutorial? / 12
Why This Book (Dare I Say It?) Actually Makes Exam
Prep Enjoyable / 13
How to Improve Your Memory in One Evening / 14
A Passing Look at Questions and Answers with Some
Good News for Perfectionists / 16
3 Human Growth and Development 39
vi Encyclopedia of Counseling
4 Social and Cultural Diversity 92
5 Counseling and Helping Relationships 147