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Foundations for Clinical Mental Health Counseling 3rd Edition by Mark Gerig, ISBN-13: 978-0134384771

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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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