Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Elements of Effective Practice 1st Edition

Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Elements of Effective Practice 1st Edition | ISBN-13 9781506305639

Referencing the 2016 CACREP standards, Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Elements of Effective Practice by editors J. Scott Young and Craig S. Cashwell combines solid foundational information with practical application for a realistic introduction to work in community mental health settings. Top experts in the field cover emerging models for clinical interventions as they explore cutting-edge approaches to CMH counseling. With case studies integrated throughout, students will be well prepared to move into practicum and internship courses as well as field-based settings.

Overview:

Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Elements of Effective Practice is a comprehensive resource tailored to the needs of students and professionals in the field of mental health counseling. Edited by J. Scott Young and Craig S. Cashwell, this text provides a robust introduction to the essential concepts and practices of clinical mental health counseling, aligned with the 2016 CACREP standards.

The book seamlessly combines foundational theory with practical application, making it an invaluable guide for those entering community mental health settings. With contributions from top experts in the field, it covers a wide range of topics, including legal and ethical issues, advocacy, social justice, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. The text also delves into contemporary approaches such as neuroscience applications, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Integrated case studies throughout the book offer real-world scenarios to enhance understanding and prepare students for practicum, internships, and field-based experiences.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: In-depth exploration of key elements in clinical mental health counseling, including history, ethics, advocacy, assessment, and treatment planning.
• Current Standards: Aligns with the 2016 CACREP standards, ensuring relevance and up-to-date practices.
• Practical Application: Case studies and examples integrated throughout the text help bridge the gap between theory and practice.
• Expert Contributions: Written by leading professionals and educators in the field of mental health counseling.
• Emerging Models: Addresses cutting-edge approaches in counseling, such as neurofeedback, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Table of Contents:

1. History and Evolution of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
2. Legal and Ethical Issues
3. Advocacy and Social Justice
4. Continuum of Care
5. Assessing Client Concerns
6. Diagnosis
7. Treatment Planning
8. Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology
9. Managed Care, Billing, and Documentation
10. Crisis Management and Disaster Relief
11. The Importance of Clinical Supervision to Effective Practice
12. Wellness, Self-Care, and Burnout Prevention
13. Using Research to Improve Clinical Practice
14. The Applications of Neuroscience to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
15. Emerging Approaches to Clinical Mental Health Counseling