This timely volume presents a comprehensive overview of financial counseling skills in accessible, practical detail for readers throughout the career span. Expert financial counselors, educators, and researchers refer to classic and current theories for up-to-date instruction on building long-term client competence, working with clients of diverse backgrounds, addressing problem financial behavior, and approaching sensitive topics. From these core components, readers have a choice of integrated frameworks for guiding clients in critical areas of financial decision-making.

This essential work:

  • Offers an introduction to financial counseling as a practice and profession
  • Discusses the challenges of working in financial counseling
  • Explores the elements of the client/counselor relationship
  • Compares delivery systems and practice models
  • Features effective tools and resources used in financial counseling
  • Encourages counselor ethics, preparedness, and self-awareness

A standout in professional development references, Financial Counseling equips students and new professionals to better understand this demanding field, and offers seasoned veterans a robust refresher course in current best practices.

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