If you re embarking on or considering a career in the helping professions then BECOMING A HELPER Seventh Edition is for you The book provides an overview of the stages of the helping process while teaching you the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful helping professional Drawing on their years of experience Corey and Corey focus on the struggles anxieties and uncertainties students often encounter on the road to becoming effective helpers They also emphasize self reflection on a number of professional issues Finally the authors help you decide if a career in the helping professions is right for you by asking you to take a candid look at the demands and strains you ll face in the field If you re embarking on or considering a career in the helping professions then BECOMING A HELPER Seventh Edition is for you The book provides an overview of the stages of the helping process while teaching you the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful helping professional Drawing on ...their years of experience Corey and Corey focus on the struggles anxieties and uncertainties students often encounter on the road to becoming effective helpers They also emphasize self reflection on a number of professional issues Finally the authors help you decide if a career in the helping professions is right for you by asking you to take a candid look at the demands and strains you ll face in the field