Ideal for anyone just starting or even considering a career in the helping professions, Corey and Corey's BECOMING A HELPER, Eighth Edition, provides an overview of the stages of the helping process while equipping you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful helping professional. Drawing on their years of practice, the authors focus on the struggles, anxieties and uncertainties students often encounter on the road to becoming effective helpers. Providing a candid look at the demands and strains of real-world practice -- including the challenges involved in becoming an effective helper as well as the difficulties of working with others -- the book helps you determine if this career if a good fit for you. It is an excellent resource for those pursuing a career in human services, counseling, social work, psychology, couples and family therapy, or related professions.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.