Publisher's Synopsis
For courses in clinical mental health counseling: Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Introduction to Mental Health Counseling. Secondary courses in Orientation to Counseling
In this authoritative new text, students get a foundation in the theory and practice of clinical mental health counseling from experienced counselors. The materials are organised in order to match students' developmental understanding of the profession, and divided into three sections providing an introduction, a look at the practice, and contemporary trends in clinical mental health counseling. Each chapter is designed to meet learning outcomes associated with the 2009 accreditation standards established by the Council for Accreditation of counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The learning outcomes are based on general core areas of the CACREP standards and those related to the specialisation of Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
The underlying emphasis is on clinical mental health counseling as a specialised helping profession. The book's theme stresses the need to prepare mental health counselors to provide quality services in a variety of settings, and demonstrates that while many different professionals provide mental health services, mental health counselors have the training, knowledge and expertise necessary to treat a broad range of mental health issues.
This text provides the ideal teaching and learning experience. Here's how:
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Provides a thorough foundation in the theory and practice of clinical mental health
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Gives students an authoritative look at mental health counseling in action: Voices from the Field features provide real-world context, and leading professionals speak on their areas of specialisation.
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Includes full chapters covering topics critical to a developing a sound understanding of the profession and the standards of excellence that lead the practice.
