Foundations for Clinical Mental Health Counseling 3rd Edition by Mark Gerig, ISBN-13: 978-0134384771
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- Publisher: Pearson; 3rd edition (January 8, 2017)
- Language: English
- 368 pages
- ISBN-10: 0134384776
- ISBN-13: 978-0134384771
An authoritative, fresh look at the clinical mental health counseling profession in its contemporary environment.
Mark Gerig’s Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling gives readers a fresh perspective on today’s clinical mental health counseling profession that is both practical and academically informed. Drawing on his experience as a counselor educator, practitioner, supervisor and manager in agency and behavioral health settings, as well as on his leadership positions in professional associations, the author shows readers what it truly means to be a relevant clinical mental health counselor who delivers effective treatment in an ever-changing contemporary context. With the goals of helping current and future counselors ensure that they are helpful to their clients, marketable to potential employers, and relevant voices in front of stakeholders or public policymakers, Dr. Gerig presents a well-informed description of pertinent settings, public policies, and trends. The new edition includes new applications, expanded information, and a wealth of new content.
Table of Contents:
About the Author
Preface
New to This Edition
Organization of the Text
Brief Contents
Contents
Part 1 Theoretical and Historical Foundations
Chapter 1 What Is a Mental Health or Professional Counselor?
Chapter Outline
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
Chapter 2 Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Historical Perspective
Chapter Outline
Early Views and Treatment of Mental Health and Illness
The Emergence of Psychiatry
Roots of the Counseling-Related Professions
Movement Toward the Professionalization of Counseling
The Private Practice of Psychology
The 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
The Influence of Professional Organizations
The 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
The Community Mental Health Centers Act of 1963
Emergence of Mental Health Counseling
Licensure of Mental Health and Professional Counselors
The 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
Chapter 3 Theoretical Foundations for Clinical Mental Health Counselors
Chapter Outline
Theory and Personal Characteristics of the Counselor
Self-Schema
Worldview
Interpersonal Style
Client Motivation and the Process of Change: The Transtheoretical Model
The Role of Theory in Counseling
Foundational Theories for Clinical Mental Health Counselors
Theories of Human Development
Stage Models
Incremental Models
Implications for Clinical Mental Health Counselors
Ecological Perspective
Implications for Clinical Mental Health Counselors
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
Chapter 4 Traditional and Contemporary Theories of Counseling
Chapter Outline
Traditional and Contemporary Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Psychoanalysis
Key Theorist
Essential Principles and Concepts
Two Basic Assumptions
Levels of Awareness
Structure of Personality
Anxiety
Nature of Psychological Disturbance
Goals of Treatment
Process and Techniques
Object Relations
Individual Psychology (Adlerian Therapy)
Key Theorist
Essential Principles and Concepts
Nature of Psychological Disturbance
Goal of Treatment
Process and Techniques
Behavior Therapy
Key Theorists
Essential Concepts and Principles
Goals of Behavior Therapy
Process and Techniques
Cognitive Approaches
Key Theorists
Essential Principles and Concepts
Goals of Cognitive Therapies
Process and Techniques
Third Wave of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies: Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Therapies
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Dialectic Behavior Therapy.
Humanistic Therapies and Existential Theory
Key Theorist
Essential Concepts and Principles
Goals of Person-Centered Therapy
Process and Techniques
Narrative Therapies
Key Theorists
Essential Concepts and Principles
Goals of Narrative Therapy
Process and Techniques
Feminist Therapy
Key Theorists
Essential Concepts and Principles
Goals of Feminist Therapy
Process and Techniques
Family Therapy
Essential Concepts and Principles
Goals, Processes, and Techniques
Bowenian Family Therapy
Minuchin’s Structural Family Therapy
Haley’s Strategic Family Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Suggested Activities
References
Part 2 The Credentialing and Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Chapter 5 Education, Licensure, and Certification
Chapter Outline
Academic Preparation for Clinical Mental Health Counselors
The CACREP Model for the Training of Clinical Mental Health Counselors
Common Core Curriculum
CACREP Standards for Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs
Foundations
Contextual Dimensions
Practice
Professional Practice Standards in the Training of Clinical Mental Health Counselors
The 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
Chapter 6 Ethical and Legal Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Chapter Outline
The Significance of Ethical Codes and the Law
The Relationship Between the Law and Codes of Ethics
Foundational Principles of Ethical Codes
Codes of Ethics
The 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
Taking Action When Child or Elder Abuse or Neglect Is Suspected
Protecting Clients Who Pose a Danger to Themselves
Clients Who Pose a Danger to Others
Clients with Communicable Diseases Whose Behavior Poses a Danger to Others
Professional Boundaries and Dual Relationships
Application of Technology in Counseling
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Suggested Activities
References
Chapter 7 The Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling: What We Do
Chapter Outline
Application of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Paradigm
Stages of Helping
Establishing the Relationship
Assessing or Defining the Presenting Problem
The Initial Interview and Biopsychosocial Assessment
Mental Status Exam
Diagnosis: DSM-V and the ICD-10
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
The Postdeinstitutionalization Era
Least Restrictive Treatment
Evidence-Based Treatments
Recovery and the Consumer Movement
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Suggested Activities
References
Chapter 8 Contexts for Professional Practice: Where Clinical Mental Health Counselors Work
Chapter Outline
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
Disaster Response
Trauma-Informed Care
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 Barn: Equine Therapy
Home-based Therapy
Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Health Care Settings
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Suggested Activities
References
Chapter 9 Appraisal and Research in the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Chapter Outline
Appraisal
The Uses of Tests
Key Concepts and Principles in Appraisal
Classical True-Score Theory
Reliability
Validity
Standardization
Categories of Appraisal Techniques
Intelligence Tests
Achievement Tests
Aptitude Tests and Interest Inventories
Personality Tests
Self-Report Clinical Scales
Neuropsychological Screening and Assessment
Ethical Practice in Appraisal
Test Selection
Test Administration
Test Interpretation
Test Reporting
Research
Key Concepts and Principles in Research
Sampling
Validity
Reliability
Operational Definitions
Specific Models of Research Design
Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Designs
Direct Observation
Survey Methods
Correlational Methods
Experimental Methods
Within-Subject Designs
Qualitative Methods
Meta-Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Ethical Practice in Research
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Suggested Activities
References
Chapter 10 Professional Practice in Multicultural Contexts
Chapter Outline
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
The Culturally Competent Counselor
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Suggested Activities
References
Part 3 Contemporary Issues and Trends
Chapter 11 Managed Care and Third-Party Reimbursement
Chapter Outline
The Context of Managed Care and Its Development
Financial Risk and the Rise of Insurance Companies
The Push Toward Managed Health Care
What Is Managed Care?
Procedures for Reducing Utilization
Pretreatment Authorization of Treatment
Concurrent Utilization Reviews
Incentives for Efficient Providers
Increased Employee and User/Client Cost Sharing
Procedures for Controlling Price Per Unit
Capitation
Less Expensive but Equally Effective Treatment Approaches
Retrospective Claims Reviews
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
Chapter 12 Community Mental Health: Program Development, Evaluation, and Management
Chapter Outline
Historical Background: Community Mental Health in the United States
A 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
Chapter 13 The Future of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Chapter Outline
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
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
Appendix A National Professional Associations
Appendix B Selected Professional Training Institutes
Appendix C Licensure Boards
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Credits
Index
Mark S. Gerig is Professor of Counseling and Chair in the Division of Graduate Counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University, located in Marion and Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Psychologist with over 30 years of experience in professional counseling and counselor education. Mark has previously served as Manager of Crisis and Elderly Services at Hiawatha Behavioral Health, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and as a sessional professor of psychology at Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Throughout these years, he has also provided counseling and consultation services to individuals, families, and organizations.
Dr. Gerig has been a leader in state and national organizations. He presently serves on the Diplomate Committee of the American Mental Health Counselors Association. Mark has previously served in the roles of President and Chair of Professional Development in the Indiana Mental Health of the Indiana Mental Health Counseling Association and Mental Health Counseling Representative for the Indiana Counseling Association. In recognition of Dr. Gerig’s professional service, he was named recipient of the 2005 American Mental Health Counselors Association Counselor Educator of the Year and recipient of the Mental Health Counselor of the Year Award by the Indiana Counseling Association (2003).
Dr. Gerig lives near Marion, Indiana with his wife, Michelle. Their son, Brandon, is a fish biologist and completing doctoral studies at the University of Notre Dame. Their daughter, Laurén is a professional painter and is completing her Master of Fine Arts at Michigan State University. In addition to his professional activities, Mark considers the family cottage near Iron Bridge, Ontario as a second home and enjoys hiking, fishing, gardening, and ice hockey.
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