Thriving!

Lennis G. Echterling, an award-winning counselor educator, is a professor at James Madison University. Since earning his PhD at Purdue University, he has taught graduate students, provided counseling and therapy, and authored numerous books, chapters, and articles with colleagues. He has provided outreach disaster intervention services throughout the United States and around the world.

Written in a conversational and engaging style, this updated and expanded Third Edition of Thriving! helps future counselors and therapists to succeed in their training and professional development throughout their graduate careers. Authors Lennis G. Echterling, Jack Presbury, Eric Cowan, A. Renee Staton, Debbie C. Sturm, Michele Kielty, J. Edson McKee, Anne L. Stewart, and William F. Evans collaborated to create an informative and inspirational book that includes an overview of the literature, personal accounts from students, practical tips/activities, and the latest coverage of such topics as advances in neuroscience research, crisis intervention, and more!

PrefaceChapter 1: The Thriving Principles Use It-Don't Lose It! ThrivingChapter 2: Making Your Training Journey Being a Novice Being an Apprentice An Emerging ProfessionalChapter 3: Meeting Your Basic Needs Your Personal Hierarchy of Needs Basic Needs and Self-Actualization Conducting a Needs Inventory Crafting a Balanced LifeChapter 4: Enhancing Your Academic Skills Hearts and Minds Developing Critical Reflection Skills Learning by Heart The Core Academic SkillsChapter 5: Mindfully Managing Stress Stress Responding to Stress Mindful Management of Stress Beyond Stress Thriving Under Stress Stress and Character Stress Into StrengthChapter 6: Being With Others What's in Your Backpack? The Counseling Qualities Truth With a Capital T Important People in Your TrainingChapter 7: Exploring Yourself Make Personal Growth Your Goal The Need for Personal Growth Hold to Your Center Countertransference Getting ClearChapter 8: Becoming Neuro-Minded Neuroscience of Magic and Counseling The Material Brain The Brain and Emotions Promoting NeuroplasticityChapter 9: Intervening in Crises, Traumas, and Disasters Fundamental Concepts Intervention Principles Crisis Intervention Techniques Preventing Suicide Disaster Intervention Mindfully Caring for YourselfChapter 10: Thriving in Your Practicum and Internship You Are Ready, Although You May Have Doubts Preparing for Practicum: Who Are You? Your Practicum Internship A Final WishChapter 11: Launching Your Career From Student to Professional Using Your Resources Planning Your Career Career Possibilities by Degree Conducting Your Search Your Career and Your LifeIndex