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    Foundations for clinical mental health counseling : an introduction to the profession / Mark S. Gerig, Indiana Wesleyan University.

    • Title:Foundations for clinical mental health counseling : an introduction to the profession / Mark S. Gerig, Indiana Wesleyan University.
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    • Author/Creator:Gerig, Mark S., author.
    • Published/Created:NY, NY : Pearson, [2018]
    • Holdings

       
    • Library of Congress Subjects:Mental health counseling.
      Mental health counseling--Practice.
      Mental health services.
    • Medical Subjects: Counseling
      Community Mental Health Services
      Mental Health Services
    • Edition:Third edition.
    • Description:xvii, 350 pages ; 24 cm
    • Series:Merrill counseling series.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9780134384771 paperback
      0134384776 paperback
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: pt. 1 Theoretical and Historical Foundations
      ch. 1 What Is a Mental Health or Professional Counselor?
      What Is a Counselor? Enter a Land of Confusion!
      What It Means to be a Clinical Mental Health or Professional Counselor: Some Helpful Definitions
      Relevant Professional Organizations
      Other Specialties Within the Counseling Profession
      Addiction Counseling
      Career Counseling
      College Counseling
      Gerontological Counseling
      Couple and Family Counseling
      Rehabilitation Counseling
      School Counseling
      Clinical Mental Health Counseling and the Allied Mental Health Professions
      Conclusion: The Process of Consolidating Professional Identity
      Discussion Questions
      Suggested Activities
      References
      ch. 2 Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Historical Perspective
      Early Views and Treatment of Mental Health and Illness
      Emergence of Psychiatry
      Roots of the Counseling-Related Professions
      Movement Toward the Professionalization of Counseling
      Private Practice of Psychology
      Child Guidance Movement
      Carl Rogers and Nondirective Counseling
      Marriage and Family Counseling
      Rapid Expansion of Assessment and Increased Sophistication of Vocational Counseling
      Post-World War II and the Veterans Administration
      Influence of Professional Organizations
      Professionalization and Expansion of Mental Health Counseling
      Problems in the Mental Health System
      Increased Effectiveness of Psychopharmacological Interventions
      Innovations in Counseling Theories and Techniques
      Limited Availability of and Access to Community-Based Services
      Community Mental Health Centers Act of 1963
      Emergence of Mental Health Counseling
      Licensure of Mental Health and Professional Counselors
      Consolidation of the Mental Health Counseling Profession
      Changing Roles, Tools, and Contexts: The Mental Health Professions Move into the 21st Century
      Application of Technology
      Influence of Positive Psychology and Research into Wellness
      Response to Natural and Human-Made Disasters
      Conclusion
      Discussion Questions
      Suggested Activities
      References
      ch. 3 Theoretical Foundations for Clinical Mental Health Counselors
      Theory and Personal Characteristics of the Counselor
      Self-Schema
      Worldview
      Interpersonal Style
      Client Motivation and the Process of Change: The Transtheoretical Model
      Role of Theory in Counseling
      Foundational Theories for Clinical Mental Health Counselors
      Theories of Human Development
      Ecological Perspective
      Theories of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental Illness
      Approaches to Mental Health Promotion
      Prevention in the Context of Promoting Mental Health
      Conclusion: The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Paradigm
      Discussion Questions
      Suggested Activities
      References
      ch. 4 Traditional and Contemporary Theories of Counseling
      Traditional and Contemporary Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
      Psychoanalysis
      Object Relations
      Individual Psychology (Adlerian Therapy)
      Behavior Therapy
      Cognitive Approaches
      Humanistic Therapies and Existential Theory
      Narrative Therapies
      Feminist Therapy
      Family Therapy
      Conclusion
      Discussion Questions
      Suggested Activities
      References
      pt. 2 Credentialing and Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
      ch. 5 Education, Licensure, and Certification
      Academic Preparation for Clinical Mental Health Counselors
      CACREP Model for the Training of Clinical Mental Health Counselors
      CACREP Standards for Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs
      Foundations
      Contextual Dimensions
      Practice
      Professional Practice Standards in the Training of Clinical Mental Health Counselors
      Credentialing of Clinical Mental Health Counselors
      Registry
      Certification
      Licensure
      Contemporary Issues in Education and Credentialing of Counselors
      Licensure for Clinical Mental Health Counselors in All 50 States: What Comes Next?
      Portability
      Controversies and Growing Pains
      Conclusion
      Discussion Questions
      Suggested Activities
      References
      ch. 6 Ethical and Legal Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
      Significance of Ethical Codes and the Law
      Relationship Between the Law and Codes of Ethics
      Foundational Principles of Ethical Codes
      Codes of Ethics
      Role of the ACA Ethics Committee and Investigation of Alleged Violations
      Specific Ethical and Legal Issues
      Competence and Scope of Practice
      Informed Consent: Client's Rights and Responsibilities
      Confidentiality and Privileged Communication
      Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
      Protection of Clients or Others from Harm
      Professional Boundaries and Dual Relationships
      Application of Technology in Counseling
      Conclusion
      Discussion Questions
      Suggested Activities
      References
      ch. 7 Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling: What We Do
      Application of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Paradigm
      Stages of Helping
      Establishing the Relationship
      Assessing or Defining the Presenting Problem
      Identifying and Setting Goals
      Choosing and Implementing Interventions
      Planning and Introducing Termination and Follow-Up
      Modalities of Intervention
      Individual Counseling
      Group Work
      Family Counseling
      Consultation
      Advocacy
      Contemporary Trends Influencing Treatment Processes
      Postdeinstitutionalization Era
      Least Restrictive Treatment
      Evidence-Based Treatments
      Recovery and the Consumer Movement
      Conclusion
      Discussion Questions
      Suggested Activities
      References
      ch. 8 Contexts for Professional Practice: Where Clinical Mental Health Counselors Work
      Clinical Mental Health Counselors on the Job: Special Populations
      Homelessness and Mental Health
      Treating Persons with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
      Treating Clients with Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
      Community Mental Health and Corrections
      Community Mental Health, Disaster Response, and Emergency Management Systems
      Clinical Mental Health Counselors on the Job: Selected Work Settings
      Agency/Community Mental Health Centers
      Private Practice
      Substance Use Treatment Programs
      Small College Counseling Center
      University Health Service
      In the Bam: Equine Therapy
      Home-based Therapy
      Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Health Care Settings
      Conclusion
      Discussion Questions
      Suggested Activities
      References
      ch. 9 Appraisal and Research in the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
      Appraisal
      Uses of Tests
      Key Concepts and Principles in Appraisal
      Categories of Appraisal Techniques
      Ethical Practice in Appraisal
      Test Selection
      Test Administration
      Test Interpretation
      Test Reporting
      Research
      Key Concepts and Principles in Research
      Specific Models of Research Design
      Statistical Analysis
      Ethical Practice in Research
      Conclusion
      Discussion Questions
      Suggested Activities
      References
      ch. 10 Professional Practice in Multicultural Contexts
      Diversity and Multiculturalism in America
      Multiculturalism as the Fourth Force in Counseling
      Key Definitions and Concepts
      Barriers to Effective Multicultural Counseling
      Resistance
      Cultural Encapsulation
      Misapplication of Traditional Theories and Techniques
      Systemic Barriers Within Counseling Delivery Systems
      Language Barriers and Miscommunication
      Mistrust
      Foundational Principles in Multicultural Counseling
      Activation of Schemas and Confirmatory Bias
      Between- and Within-Group Differences
      Racial/Cultural Identity Development
      Acculturation
      Multiple Identities
      Multiple Heritage Identity Development
      Culturally Competent Counselor
      Conclusion
      Discussion Questions
      Suggested Activities
      References
      pt. 3 Contemporary Issues and Trends
      ch. 11 Managed Care and Third-Party Reimbursement
      Context of Managed Care and Its Development
      Financial Risk and the Rise of Insurance Companies
      Push Toward Managed Health Care
      What Is Managed Care?
      Procedures for Reducing Utilization
      Procedures for Controlling Price Per Unit
      Impact on the Practice of Mental Health Counseling
      Responses of Mental Health Practitioners to the Contemporary Economic Context
      Conclusion: Surviving in the Era of Managed Care
      Discussion Questions
      Suggested Activities
      References
      ch. 12 Community Mental Health: Program Development, Evaluation, and Management
      Historical Background: Community Mental Health in the United States
      Model of Mental Health Delivery Systems
      Assessment of the Needs and Wants of Service Recipients
      Mission
      Goals, Objectives, and Program Outputs
      Programs
      Working Knowledge, Skills, and Resource Supports
      Environmental Supports: Technology and Facility
      Program Evaluation
      Funding Programs Through Grants
      Program Supervision, Management, and Leadership
      Conclusion
      Discussion Questions
      Suggested Activities
      References
      ch. 13 Future of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
      Current Factors Influencing the Profession
      Professional Credentialing
      Consolidation of Professional Identity
      Political and Socioeconomic Climate
      New Models and Delivery Systems
      Contemporary Trends in the Application of Counseling Theory
      Spirituality in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
      Contents note continued: Biologicalization of Psychopathology and Wellness: Psychopharmacology, Neuroscience, and Neurocounseling
      Economic Context and Application of Theory in Professional Practice
      Strengths of Contemporary Clinical Mental Health Counseling
      Struggles of the Contemporary Clinical Mental Health Counseling Profession
      How to Live Who We Are: Enacting the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Paradigm
      Conclusion
      Discussion Questions
      Suggested Activities
      References.
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