Review of Counseling in the YMCA

Abstract

Reviews the book, Counseling in the YMCA , by Seth Arsenian and Francis W. McKenzie (see record 1955-00851-000 ). This book "endeavors to provide a sound basic orientation for responsible general and professional counseling and to relate principles and procedures to the administrative framework of the YMCA branch." The book is neither a textbook nor a handbook but a sourcebook written particularly for the YMCA secretary who is concerned with a social need. The reviewer feels that, by and large, this book should serve a very useful purpose. It is hoped that readers will learn the important lessons taught and at the same time avoid the trap of assuming that this book equips them to do counseling. If it arouses curiosity and interest and sensitizes its readers to the problems involved, it will have served its purpose. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)