Assessment Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals, 9th Edition — The Merrill Counseling Series (ISBN 9780135186022)

Assessment Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals, 9th Edition by Carl Sheperis, Robert Drummond, and Karyn Jones is the comprehensive, practice-focused guide to psychological and educational assessment in counseling. Designed for graduate training and clinical application, the text explains how to select appropriate instruments, administer and score tests ethically, interpret results, and communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Product Details

• Title: Assessment Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals
• Series: The Merrill Counseling Series
• Edition: 9th Edition
• Authors: Carl Sheperis, Robert Drummond, Karyn Jones
• Publisher: Pearson
• ISBN-13: 9780135186022
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 500 +
• Price: $79.99
• Availability: In Stock | Free shipping on all orders

What This Book Does

This text equips counselors with the knowledge and skills to implement ethical, culturally responsive assessment across settings. It covers measurement fundamentals, instrument evaluation, administration protocols, score interpretation, and report writing. Practical examples, case vignettes, and decision frameworks connect psychometric theory to day-to-day counseling practice.

Key Features of the 9th Edition

• Measurement Foundations: Clear explanations of reliability, validity, norms, scaling, score interpretation, and error.
• Instrument Selection & Use: Criteria for evaluating tests; step-by-step guidance for administration and scoring.
• Multicultural & Ethical Practice: Test fairness, bias, accommodations, and legal considerations (e.g., FERPA, ADA).
• Across Settings: School counseling, clinical mental health, career assessment, and rehabilitation contexts.
• Reporting & Communication: Evidence-based report writing and feedback strategies for diverse audiences.
• Modern Modalities: Digital/online assessment, screening tools, and data-informed decision making.

Table of Contents Highlights

1. Introduction to Testing and Assessment in Counseling
2. Psychometric Principles: Reliability, Validity, and Norms
3. Test Selection, Administration, and Scoring
4. Assessment of Cognitive Ability and Achievement
5. Personality, Interests, and Career Assessment
6. Behavioral, Clinical, and Diagnostic Assessment
7. Multicultural Assessment, Fairness, and Bias
8. Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues
9. Interpreting Results and Report Writing
10. Technology, Online Testing, and Data Use in Counseling

Who Should Use This Book?

• Graduate students in counseling and counselor education
• School, clinical mental health, and rehabilitation counselors
• Supervisors and counselor educators
• Psychometricians and professionals overseeing assessment programs

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FAQs

Does this align with CACREP expectations?

Yes — content covers core assessment competencies emphasized in counselor education standards.

Are real-world examples included?

Yes — case vignettes and sample reports bridge theory and practice.

Is it suitable for school and clinical settings?

Yes — chapters address both school-based and clinical mental health applications.

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Assessment Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals, 9th Edition is the essential, practice-ready guide to ethical and effective testing in counseling. Order now from BooksGoat for just $79.99. Free shipping on all orders.