Foundations Of Clinical Mental Health Counseling : Professional And Clinical Issues (High Quality Image PDF)

By Edward Neukrug

Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Professional and Clinical Issues by Edward Neukrug provides an in-depth exploration of essential topics and challenges critical for clinical mental health counselors (CMHCs) to shape their professional identity and excel in their practice.

The introductory chapter lays the groundwork for developing a professional identity as a CMHC, covering key aspects such as credentials, professional memberships, accreditation, roles and functions, evidence-based practice (EBP), factors influencing client outcomes, and nine defining traits of an effective CMHC. Subsequent chapters delve into vital professional and clinical topics, including the history and current landscape of mental health counseling; professional associations in mental health counseling and related disciplines; typical work settings for CMHCs; credentialing for CMHCs and allied professionals; ethical considerations; culturally competent counseling; understanding abnormal or “atypical” behavior, diagnosis, and psychopharmacology; case conceptualization; case management; consultation and supervision; and program development and evaluation.

Comprehensive yet accessible, Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling is enriched with engaging vignettes, compelling stories, and reflective exercises. This makes it an ideal resource for courses and programs in the field, inviting readers to actively engage with the material and prepare for success in their counseling careers.