Hoover Library: *Counseling: Finding Books &amp; E-Books

Finding Books

A good way to begin is by searching the library catalog for books, CDs, and DVD's. You can open the library catalog from the Hoover Library homepage or you can type your search into the search bar above.

You can also browse the shelves. You can find the books you are looking for by locating the tag on the end of each book shelf that indicates the number range of the books on that shelf:

Counseling Books in the Stacks

Counseling and psychology books are generally found in the following call number ranges:

150 Psychology
152 Sensory perception, movement, emotions, & physiological drives
153 Conscious mental processes & intelligence
154 Subconscious & altered states & processes
155 Differential & developmental psychology
156 Comparative psychology
158 Applied psychology

Reference Sources

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5 by American Psychiatric Association Staff
ISBN: 9780890425541
Publication Date: 2013-05-22
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the most comprehensive resource used by health professionals, social workers, and forensic and legal specialists to diagnose and classify mental disorders.
The ACA Encyclopedia of Counseling by American Counseling Association Staff (Contribution by)
ISBN: 9781556202889
Publication Date: 2009-07-01
This premiere counseling reference book is ideal for students, educators, supervisors, researchers, and practitioners seeking to quickly and efficiently update or refresh their knowledge of the most important topics in counseling. More than 400 entries span the 2009 CACREP core areas used in counselor preparation, continuing education, and accreditation of counseling degree programs, making this a perfect text for introductory counseling classes or for use as a study guide when preparing for the National Counselor Exam.
APA Dictionary of Psychology by Gary R. Vandenbos (Editor)
ISBN: 1591473802
Publication Date: 2006-07-15
With over 25,000 terms and definitions, the APA Dictionary of Psychology encompasses all areas of research and application, and includes coverage of concepts, processes, and therapies across all the major sub-disciplines of psychology.
The Counseling Dictionary by Samuel T. Gladding
ISBN: 0130852929
Publication Date: 2000-05-18
For courses in research in counseling and Introduction to Counseling. This is the only up-to-date dictionary available that is specifically devoted to counseling. With more than 2,100 terms that are defined with concise descriptions, this is an essential reference for any counseling course or internship. It covers current as well as historical terms that are frequently used in the field. The author also covers concepts in counseling that are developmental, theoretical, research, and practice based. Due to its comprehensive and discipline-specific nature, this dictionary is ideal for students who wish to learn the language of counseling, for professors and counselors who need a quick reference, and for the lay person who is interested in the field.
Dictionary of Psychological Testing, Assessment and Treatment by Ian Stuart-Hamilton
ISBN: 9781843104940
Publication Date: 2007-06-15
A handbook of references, terms and abbreviations related to neuroanatomy, psychology, medicine and their experiments and therapies, as well as dipping in and out of statistical processes and their meanings. The book will have broad appeal from student to practitioner to doctor.
Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health by Galè
ISBN: 9781414490120
Publication Date: 2012-05-25
"The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health presents authoritative and comprehensive information on 500 topics in mental health, including diseases and disorders, drugs, alternative treatments, psychiatric assessments, and related concepts. Written in language accessible to adult laypersons, it aims to fill the gap between basic consumer resources and highly technical professional materials such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The new edition reflects suggested additions and changes to the forthcoming DSM-5 and includes over 65 new entries, photos of common medications, and age- and gender-specific topics such as juvenile bipolar disorder, late-life depression, and conditions specific to men and women. "
The Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology by Gale (Editor)
ISBN: 9781414412047
Publication Date: 2016-05-11
This major revision of The Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology follows the successful format of the health/medicine Gale Encyclopedia of ... line of titles. GEP-3 provides a robust 800-entry survey of the field of psychology including notable people, theories, and terms, as well as landmark case studies and experiments. Presenting authoritative information in an accessible manner, it serves students and public library patrons with new features to add interest and maximize understanding
Encyclopedia of Counseling by Frederick Leong (Editor)
ISBN: 9781412909280
Publication Date: 2008-04-25
The Encyclopedia of Counseling will be the definitive resource for members of the public who are interested in learning about the science and practice of counseling. It will also be a useful resource for undergraduate and graduate students as well as professionals from other specialties. Covering all of the major theories, approaches, and contemporary issues in counseling, the set will include over 600 entries.

*Counseling: Finding Books & E-Books

Finding Books

Counseling Books in the Stacks

Reference Sources

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