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Counselor’s Library: 20 Handpicked Book Suggestions from an Experienced Counselor and Educator

Abby Dougherty
7 min readOct 18, 2023
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Are you wondering what books your favorite counselor/therapist wants this year for the holiday? Have no fear! Your favorite counselor educator is here to help you : )

The holiday season is a time of giving, and what better gift for a counselor or therapist than a thoughtfully chosen book that can enrich their professional knowledge and personal growth? Whether you’re looking to express your gratitude, and appreciation, or simply want to make their holiday extra special, I’m here to offer you a curated selection of book recommendations that are sure to bring joy to their hearts.

By giving a book handpicked by your favorite counselor educator, you’ll not only be giving them a meaningful present but also showing your support for their dedication to helping others. So, let’s explore these fantastic book ideas together and make this holiday season unforgettable for the counselors and therapists who make a difference in our lives every day. 🎁📖💙

Here are my top book picks for the 2023 holiday season:

Postmodern Career Counseling

I love this book–I have assigned it multiple times in my career counseling class. This book is rich with cross-cultural counseling interventions and social…

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Abby Dougherty
Abby Dougherty

Written by Abby Dougherty

Abby Dougherty, PhD, loves to learn, and produce scholarship on relational-cultural theory, virtual reality, AI, and using mindfulness in counselor education.

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