Writing for new and experienced school counselors, Parsons (counseling and educational psychology, West Chester U.) presents theory, analysis, and practical suggestions for using a cognitive counseling framework with students. He reviews the fundamental principles of cognitive counseling, and details therapeutic targets and strategies to reach each target, which include assisting students in understanding the connection between thoughts and feelings, seeing functional and dysfunctional cognitions, and developing more functional ways of viewing the world. The final section uses examples to illustrate how to think like a cognitive expert. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)