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Counseling through Community Conditions
Counseling through Community Conditions: Integrating the Social Determinants of Mental Health into Practice, Preparation, and Research 
A. Stephen Lenz, Kaprea F. Johnson

This groundbreaking text helps practitioners move beyond symptom-focused care to address the cause of the causes of mental illness help seeking and outcomes.

Release: October 2026

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The Space Between Us: Contemplative Counseling and the Art of Encounter 
Daniel Gutierrez, Stephanie Dorais

Bridging the long-standing divide between empirical science and lived spiritual wisdom, this book shows counselors not only how, but when to use practices such as mindfulness, centering meditation, self-inquiry, and loving-kindness. 

Release: October 2026

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The Counselor and the Law: A Guide to Legal and Ethical Practice, 9th Edition
Ann M. Ordway

The 9th edition provides updates on ethical & legal responsibilities, and legislation & laws that commonly impact counselors & counseling practice.

Release: November 2026

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The SuperPower Pack and the First Grade Play
Kacy Brubaker, Ashley Zomalt, Illustrated by: Juliana Castro

Reunite with Captain Emotions and your friends from the SuperPower Pack in this second children’s book in the series. A storm has hit Stone Gate Elementary, just hours before they go on stage to perform in the First Grade Play!

Release: December 2026

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Brief Counseling: Principles and Practice
Edited by: Derrick A. Paladino, Caitlyn McKinzie Bennett

More than a collection of techniques, this book is a call to action that invites readers to champion equitable, client-centered, and time-sensitive care that meets clients where they are and responds to the demands of today’s counseling landscape. 

Release: January 2027

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Critical Theories in Counselor Education
Edited by: Emily C. Goodman Scott, Ahmad Washington and Rawn Boulden

A first-of-its-kind textbook that applies critical theories to the five CACREP doctoral domains equipping counseling professionals with the information and tools to enact justice, challenge oppression, and transform the counseling profession.

Release: February 2027

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Modern Masculinities: A Holistic and Intersectional Approach to Men's Mental Health
Edited by: Tyce Nadrich

Through an intersectional lens, this text explores the evolving role of masculinity and relevant racial, ethnic, cultural, generational, and spiritual considerations related to males and men.

Release: February 2027

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Friendless: Why Adult Friendships Keep Failing
Stephanie Cox

Drawing on attachment theory and relational research, Stephanie Cox introduces the concept of a Secure Base of Friendship, a framework for building relationships that are mutual, stable, and sustaining.

Release: April 2027

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