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Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Professional and Clinical Issues

by Edward Neukrug

Dive into the essential guide for clinical mental health counselors with Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling by Edward Neukrug. This comprehensive text equips CMHC students and professionals with the knowledge to develop a strong professional identity and excel in practice.

The opening chapter introduces critical topics like credentials, professional memberships, accreditation, roles, evidence-based practice (EBP), and the nine characteristics of effective CMHCs. Subsequent chapters explore professional issues, including history, associations, settings, credentialing, ethics, and culturally competent counseling, followed by clinical topics such as atypical behavior, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, case conceptualization, case management, consultation, supervision, and program development.

Filled with engaging vignettes, stories, and reflective exercises, this down-to-earth book is perfect for CMHC courses and programs.