Introduction to 21st Century Counseling

S. Kent Butler holds a Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Connecticut. He is interim chief equity, inclusion, and diversity officer and a professor of counselor education at the University of Central Florida. In July 2020, he became President-Elect of the American Counseling Association.Anna Flores Locke holds a Ph.D. in counseling from Montclair State University. She is an assistant professor in mental health counseling at Nyack College, owner of Charlandra Counseling Services, and past president of Counselors for Social Justice.Joel M. Filmore holds an Ed.D. in counselor education and supervision from Northern Illinois University. He is a licensed clinical professional counselor and works for Seton Hall University in New Jersey and as a senior staff-clinical supervisor for IntraSpectrum Counseling in Illinois.

Introduction to 21st Century Counseling: A Multicultural and Social Justice Approach is a scholastic exploration of how today's sociopolitical realities impact the counseling profession and process. Readers will appreciate the engaging writing style, rich resources, and critical reflections to spark further conversation. This book offers counseling students and professional counselors a wealth of information about incorporating social justice and multicultural issues in the practice of counseling which is especially relevant today."- 2022 Textbook & Academic Authors Associations Awards Judging Panel<"I am teaching multicultural counseling and think the book would be essential in lacing it through the various courses of Counseling. As the director of our program, I think it would be a text that can be adopted at the beginning of the program and integrated throughout the program in the corresponding courses."- Teah L. Moore, Ph.D., LPCC-S, LPC, CPCS, Associate Professor, Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Spalding University