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Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Contemporary Issues
- Joshua C. Watson - Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, USA, Mississippi State University, USA
- Michael K. Schmit - University of North Texas, Denton, USA
February 2019 | 480 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling presents a broad overview of the field of clinical mental health and provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully put theory into practice in real-world settings. Drawing from their experience as clinicians, authors Joshua C. Watson and Michael K. Schmit cover the foundations of clinical mental health counseling along with current issues, trends, and population-specific considerations. The text introduces students to emerging paradigms in the field such as mindfulness, behavioral medicine, neuroscience, recovery-oriented care, provider care, person-centered treatment planning, and holistic wellness, while emphasizing the importance of selecting evidence-based practices appropriate for specific clients, issues, and settings. Aligned with 2016 CACREP Standards and offering practical activities and case examples, the text will prepare future counselors for the realities of clinical practice.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
SECTION I. FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Chapter 1. Becoming a Clinical Mental Health Counselor: Professional Identity Issues
Chapter 2. Evolution of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Chapter 3. Contemporary Theories and Models of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Chapter 4. Policies, Laws, and Regulatory Issues Relevant to the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Rochelle Cade
Chapter 5. Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Settings
Chapter 6. Documentation and Record Keeping in Clinical Settings
Chapter 7. Working With Managed Care and Third-Party Reimbursement Agencies
Chapter 8. Models of Clinical Supervision
SECTION II. CURRENT AND EMERGING TRENDS IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Chapter 9. Incorporating Evidence-Based Practices in the Treatment of Mental Disorders
Chapter 10. Behavioral Medicine: A Holistic Look at Health and Illness
Chapter 11. Psychopharmacology for the Nonmedical Mental Health Professional
Chapter 12. Neuroscience and the Brain: What Mental Health Counselors Need to Know
Chapter 13. Traumatology, Bereavement, and Crisis Intervention
Chapter 14. Clinically Based Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning
Chapter 15. Strategies for Working With Specific Client Populations
Glossary
Index
“Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling covers a wide range of important issues to practice as a clinical mental health counselor. It provides foundational information to provide a good introduction to the material and has numerous case examples and questions to help dig deeper into the material. This will provide students with a solid background on many topics that are important in clinical practice.”
University of Scranton
“This book covers an impressive scope of material! Comprehensive, well-written, and with helpful examples of real-world situations, I think this book lays a solid foundation of professional knowledge and identity as a mental health counselor.”
Seattle University
“This text is timely, relevant, and provides practical examples that students can directly apply into their field placement settings.”
Southeast Missouri State University
“This text would be an excellent resource for the clinical mental health class. Each chapter offers case studies and practice exercises that serve as great teaching tools. Overall, it is a comprehensive textbook that students will refer to beyond the course.”
Campbell University
“A great book that really goes into detail about the field of mental health counseling and that discusses current controversial topics like the ethical concerns related to social media."
New Mexico Highlands University
