Counseling Special Populations in Schools provides school-based mental health professionals with practical, specific strategies for counseling special populations of students who are at risk for academic, social, emotional, and behavioral problems in school.

Chapter 1. Introduction to Counseling Special Populations in Schools Chapter 2. Counseling Students who are Homeless Chapter 3. Counseling Students Living in Foster Care Chapter 4. Counseling Students Involved with the Juvenile Justice System Chapter 5. Counseling Students who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Chapter 6. Counseling Students who are Pregnant and Parenting with Haylea Drysdale Chapter 7. Counseling Students who are Gifted Chapter 8. Counseling Students with Incarcerated Parents Chapter 9. Counseling Students in Military Families Chapter 10. Counseling Students to Increase Motivation and School Completion with Brianna Meshke McLay About the Authors Index

"In a world that is becoming increasingly aware of the unique and special circumstances that define the lives of all children and adolescents, Counseling Special Populations in Schools should be essential reading for all educators, but especially for school psychologists, counselors, and social workers. Fisher and Kennedy provide research-supported counseling strategies for students whose life experiences are particularly important, defining aspects of their personal development and their lives as students. We are reminded that effective counseling is not just about applying counseling strategies and techniques, but recognizing that effective counseling involves being aware of and valuing the many ways in which students are special and contribute to the greater good of schools."--Michael Furlong, PhD, Professor, International Center for School Based Youth Development, University of California, Santa Barbara "Fisher and Kennedy provide an invaluable resource for all who work in school-based mental health. With their focus on promoting resilience and evidence-based practice, the reader is provided with cutting-edge, culturally responsive research and recommendations. I cannot recommend this book enough."--Dave Shriberg, PhD, Professor of Education, Loyola University Chicago, Editor, Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation "This book is about counseling, and those who have the joy and privilege of doing it will derive considerable benefit from the authors' sound, research-based information. It is an interesting and highly relevant collection dedicated to special populations of students in school, emphasizing strengths and immediate needs. For more experienced counselors, new ideas are embedded in reminders of best practices and traditional interpersonal skills. For novices, it is an optimistic and resource-full compendium that will enhance your competence and further the well-being of your clients."--PsycCRITIQUES

"In a world that is becoming increasingly aware of the unique and special circumstances that define the lives of all children and adolescents, Counseling Special Populations in Schools should be essential reading for all educators, but especially for school psychologists, counselors, and social workers. Fisher and Kennedy provide research-supported counseling strategies for students whose life experiences are particularly important, defining aspects of their personal development and their lives as students. We are reminded that effective counseling is not just about applying counseling strategies and techniques, but recognizing that effective counseling involves being aware of and valuing the many ways in which students are special and contribute to the greater good of schools."--Michael Furlong, PhD, Professor, International Center for School Based Youth Development, University of California, Santa Barbara "Fisher and Kennedy provide an invaluable resource for all who work in school-based mental health. With their focus on promoting resilience and evidence-based practice, the reader is provided with cutting-edge, culturally responsive research and recommendations. I cannot recommend this book enough."--Dave Shriberg, PhD, Professor of Education, Loyola University Chicago, Editor, Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation "This book is about counseling, and those who have the joy and privilege of doing it will derive considerable benefit from the authors' sound, research-based information. It is an interesting and highly relevant collection dedicated to special populations of students in school, emphasizing strengths and immediate needs. For more experienced counselors, new ideas are embedded in reminders of best practices and traditional interpersonal skills. For novices, it is an optimistic and resource-full compendium that will enhance your competence and further the well-being of your clients."--PsycCRITIQUES

Selling point: Focuses on specific populations, including students who are homeless, living in foster care, involved with the juvenile justice system, LGBTQ, pregnant or parenting, gifted, in military families, at-risk for school failure and dropout, and impacted by incarcerated parents Selling point: Highlights critical, relevant background information on each population Selling point: Provides evidence-informed counseling approaches and strategies Selling point: Practical and user-friendly

Emily S. Fisher, PhD, is an associate professor of school psychology at Loyola Marymount University. She teachers courses in counseling and mental health treatment, and she has published and presented on topics related to counseling and promoting positive development for at-risk students. Kelly S. Kennedy, PhD, is an associate professor and dean in the counseling and school psychology graduate training programs at Chapman University. Her interests include social justice, school-based mental health services, resilience, juvenile justice, and the international practice of school psychology.

Selling point: Focuses on specific populations, including students who are homeless, living in foster care, involved with the juvenile justice system, LGBTQ, pregnant or parenting, gifted, in military families, at-risk for school failure and dropout, and impacted by incarcerated parents Selling point: Highlights critical, relevant background information on each population Selling point: Provides evidence-informed counseling approaches and strategies Selling point: Practical and user-friendly