Financial counseling

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    • Durband, Dorothy B.
    • Law, Ryan H.
    • Mazzolini, Angela K.

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Financial counseling

Dorothy B. Durband, Ryan H. Law, Angela K. Mazzolini, editors

Springer, c2019

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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"This text is a valuable new resource that we recommend for all of our professionals and are proud to incorporate as part of our AFC (R) certification program. With expertise representing the breadth and depth of the financial counseling profession, the content in this text provides you with a rigorous foundation of knowledge, considers critical theoretical models, and explores foundational skills of communication, self-awareness, and bias. This type of comprehensive approach aligns with our mission and vision-providing you with the foundational knowledge to meet clients where they are across the financial life-cycle and impact long-term financial capability." -Rebecca Wiggins, Executive Director, AFCPE (R) (Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (R)) This timely volume presents a comprehensive overview of financial counseling skills in accessible, practical detail for readers throughout the career span. Expert financial counselors, educators, and researchers refer to classic and current theories for up-to-date instruction on building long-term client competence, working with clients of diverse backgrounds, addressing problem financial behavior, and approaching sensitive topics. From these core components, readers have a choice of integrated frameworks for guiding clients in critical areas of financial decision-making. This essential work: * Offers an introduction to financial counseling as a practice and profession * Discusses the challenges of working in financial counseling * Explores the elements of the client/counselor relationship * Compares delivery systems and practice models * Features effective tools and resources used in financial counseling * Encourages counselor ethics, preparedness, and self-awareness A standout in professional development references, Financial Counseling equips students and new professionals to better understand this demanding field, and offers seasoned veterans a robust refresher course in current best practices.

Table of Contents

The Financial Counseling Profession.- Personal Finance Competencies in the Practice of Financial Counseling.- The Practice of Financial Counseling.- A Systemic Approach to Understanding Diversity in Financial Counseling.- The Importance of Self-Awareness for Financial Counselors and Clients.- Classic Theories for Use in Financial Counseling.- Contemporary Theories and Frameworks for Use in Financial Counseling.- Key Communication and Physical Environment Concepts for Financial Counselors.- Frameworks for Financial Decision Making.- Making the Science Practical - Behavioral Interventions in Practice.- Identifying Problematic Financial Behaviors and Money Disorders.- Managing Challenging Conversations with Financial Counseling Clients.- Resources and Tools for Use in Financial Counseling.- Looking Forward: The Future of Financial Counseling.

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