Counseling & Social Work

Social work and counseling programs emphasize both theory and the practical skills of interviewing, assessment, and intervention. This collection includes widely used textbooks on counseling and psychotherapy, books on becoming an effective helper, and references for social work practice with individuals, families, and communities.

A good starting point is a theories text that compares the major approaches, such as cognitive behavioral, person-centered, and family systems therapy, followed by a skills book with practice dialogues and case examples. Social work students should also look for titles on policy, ethics, and diversity, since these topics appear throughout coursework and on licensing exams such as the ASWB.

These titles are also useful for licensing exam preparation and for practitioners who want to refresh their approach. Every book is available as a PDF or EPUB download for reading on any device.