Assessment in Counseling Procedures and Practices 7th Edition by Danica G. Hays (2023)

Assessment in Counseling: Procedures and Practices, 7th Edition (2023) by Danica G. Hays is the bestselling text on psychological assessment and measurement for counselors in training and in practice. Published by the American Counseling Association, this comprehensive guide explains the basic principles of assessment, measurement theory, and test selection — then equips students and practitioners to select, administer, interpret, and communicate assessment results appropriately and ethically.

Danica Hays introduces more than 150 assessment instruments used across professional counseling contexts to evaluate mental health, intelligence, academic aptitude, career development, wellness, personality, addictions, and interpersonal relationships. The seventh edition brings expanded coverage of contemporary assessment practice, including assessment use in schools, colleges, universities, and telehealth platforms; interprofessional collaboration supporting assessment practices; qualitative assessment approaches and their integration throughout counseling; cultural and social justice considerations in assessment; and crisis and trauma assessment.

In-text learning features: chapter pretests, trainee-centered reflective and field activities, practitioner perspectives from experienced counselors, tip sheets on major concepts, sample assessment items and tools, and realistic case examples. A supplemental Instructor's Guide includes a test bank, PowerPoint slides, and a sample syllabus.

Ideal for: master's and doctoral counseling students, Counselor Education and Supervision programs, CACREP-accredited programs, mental health counselors, school counselors, career counselors, marriage and family therapists, clinical mental health practitioners, and NCE/NCMHCE exam preparation.