Carol L. Decker

About the Author

Carol L. Decker is a distinguished educator and author renowned for her contributions to the field of counseling and interpersonal skills development. With a career spanning decades in higher education, she has dedicated herself to equipping students and professionals with practical tools for effective communication and empathy-building. Her seminal work, Developing Helping Skills: A Step-by-Step Approach to Competency, offers a comprehensive, accessible guide that demystifies the process of mastering interviewing techniques and fostering supportive relationships. Tailored for courses like HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques, Decker's approach emphasizes real-world application, ethical considerations, and progressive skill-building, making her resources indispensable for aspiring counselors, social workers, and educators committed to positive human interaction.