Counseling
This guide is an overview of the Library's counseling resources. It highlights important print and e-books titles, as well as databases, journals, and websites for counseling students and counselors.
Research Databases
If you want to explore journal articles on a topic or theme across multiple journal titles, try searching in some of these counseling and psychology databases.
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ProQuest Psychology Journals This link opens in a new windowTopics: Behavioral psychology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, neurology, personality, psychobiology, psychometrics, social psychologySources: Major psychology and psychosomatic journals.
Indexing: 1,267 journal titles (1,245 peer-reviewed). 1957– present. Includes abstracts.
Full Text: 847 journal titles, plus 4,000 dissertations.
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Psychotherapy.net This link opens in a new windowStreaming video collection containing explanations and demonstrations of various counseling theories and techniques.
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Child Development & Adolescent Studies This link opens in a new windowTopics: Growth and development of children through the age of 21.Sources: Journal articles, technical reports, books, and dissertations.
Indexing: 239 journal titles. 1880– present. Includes abstracts.
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SAGE Knowledge This link opens in a new windowA collection scholarly e-books on topics in the social sciences, including counseling, psychotherapy, and psychology.
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MEDLINE This link opens in a new windowTopics: Clinical medicine, public health, health policy development, dentistry, experimental medicine, health services administration, nursing, nutrition, pathology, psychiatry, toxicology, veterinary medicine, etc.Sources: Scholarly medical journals.
Indexing: 5,500+ titles. Over 19 million records. 1946– present.
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Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS This link opens in a new windowThe premier index in the field of religion and theology.
Topics: Biblical studies, religion, theology, anthropology, business, history, law, medicine, philosophy, psychology, sociology.Sources: Journal articles, essays in multi-author works, and book reviews.
Indexing: 2,470+ journal titles; 1818– present. 18,800+ essay collections; 1960– present.
Full Text: 580+ journal titles. 1881– present.
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Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new windowGeneral, all-purpose database.
Topics: All academic subjects.Sources: Mostly journal articles; some scholarly books and reports.
Indexing: 8,500+ titles (7,400+ peer-reviewed). 1911– present. Includes abstracts.
Full Text: 4,600+ titles (3,900+ peer-reviewed).
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Google Scholar This link opens in a new windowTopics: Scholarly materials posted on the open web from a variety of disciplines.Sources: Articles, theses, books, abstracts, and court opinions from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities, and other web sites.
Full Text: Hit or miss. Some materials freely available; others require payment or subscription.
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Print and E-Journals
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Counseling and Values is the official journal of the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC), formerly the Association for Religious and Values Issues in Counseling (ARVIC), a division of the American Counseling Association. It promotes theory, research, and practice on the intersection of religion, spirituality, and ethics in the counseling process, with a particular emphasis on the competent and ethical integration of religion and spirituality into counseling.
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Counselling Psychology Quarterly is an international interdisciplinary journal presenting empirical research articles, research-based systematic reviews, and exceptionally research-informed conceptual papers, which are relevant to counselling psychology as a scientific discipline and profession.
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Journal of Counseling & Development is the flagship journal of the American Counseling Association. It publishes practice, theory, and research articles across 18 different specialty areas and work settings. Sections include research, assessment and diagnosis, theory and practice, and trends.
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The interdisciplinary Journal of Divorce & Remarriage is valuable to all professionals who help families, including counselors, social workers, family therapists, and lawyers involved in family law. It is an authoritative resource covering all aspects of divorce, including pre-divorce marital and family treatment, marital separation and dissolution, children's responses to divorce and separation, single parenting, remarriage, and stepfamilies. With its interdisciplinary focus—represented by the professional variety of the editorial board and the wealth of published topics—it is a valuable instrument for many professionals.
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The Journal of Marriage and Family features original research and theory using the variety of methods reflective of the full range of social sciences, including quantitative, qualitative, and multi-method designs; research interpretation; integrative review; reports on methodological and statistical advances; and critical discussion concerning all aspects of marriage, other forms of close relationships, and families. The journal also publishes brief reports.
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The quarterly Journal of Mental Health Counseling (JMHC) provides clinical mental health counselors and researchers with practical knowledge and illuminating background from in-depth research on clinical studies and counseling practice. Published since 1978, JMHC articles address all aspects of practice, theory, professionalism, research, and neuroscience related to clinical mental health counseling.
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Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development (JMCD) is the official journal of the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD), a division of the American Counseling Association. It is concerned with research, theory, and program applications pertinent to multicultural and ethnic minority interests in all areas of counseling and human development.
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The Journal of Psychology and Theology publishes original research on the integration of psychology and Christian theology. Empirical studies and theoretical pieces investigating the interrelationships between psychological (e.g., clinical, experimental, industrial/organizational, social, theoretical) and theological topics of study are considered.
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Psychotherapy Networker is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to offering practical guidance, creative inspiration, and community support to therapists around the world. Whether you want to stay informed about new ideas and current debates in the field, connect with colleagues who share your professional interests, or just keep the spirit of discovery alive and well in your work, Psychotherapy Networker provides indispensable guidance and resources for your practice.
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