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This introductory textbook, written specifically for graduate students in clinical mental health counseling programs, is distinguished by a unique integrated system-of-care approach, reflecting current trends in mental health treatment. Designed to address the 2016 CACREP standards, the book delivers an in-depth examination of the professional knowledge, skills, and current issues in professional counseling that are essential to clinical practice. The textbook emphasizes the elements of practice, while providing students with ample case studies that enable them to integrate theoretical concepts with real-world examples. By distilling a wealth of knowledge from experts in the field, the textbook looks at the history and contemporary issues of mental health counseling through the lens of a bioecological approach. Engaging chapters focus on issues critical to mental health counseling, including strength-based approaches, varied clinical practice settings, professional issues, self-care, and more. Additionally, the text presents dilemmas and pitfalls intrinsic to mental health practice. Learning objectives, case illustrations, and abundant resources in each chapter reinforce the practical, real-world information upon which students can build throughout their education. A robust Instructor’s Manual and key PowerPoint slides also are provided. Purchase includes access to the e-book for use on most mobile devices or computers. Key Features: Offers unique, integrated system-of-care and community-based approaches integral to current trends Provides emphases on strength-based and ecological perspectives of CMHC practice Includes real-life examples and insights that facilitate the integration of theory and practice Describes dilemmas and pitfalls intrinsic to a variety of mental health practice topics Includes tips from the field and real-world case illustrations to enhance clinical application Includes learning objectives in each chapter Reflects 2016 and 2009 CACREP standards that are highlighted in each chapter

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Author:   Lisa López Levers, PhD, LPCC-S, LPC, CRC, NCC ,  Debra Hyatt-Burkhart
Publisher:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Weight:   0.671kg
ISBN:  

9780826131072

ISBN 10:   0826131077
Pages:   362
Publication Date:   10 September 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Section I: Introduction to Professional Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling 1. Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling Lisa Lopez Levers & Debra Hyatt-Burkhart 2. A Context for Understanding and Beginning the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Lisa Lopez Levers Section II: Working with Clients 3. Allied and Clinical Mental Health Systems-of-care and Strength-based Approaches Elias Mpofu, Maidei Machina, Boya Wang, & Rebekah Knight 4. Case Conceptualization, Assessment, and Diagnosis Nancy Fair 5. Crisis, Disaster, and Trauma Issues Lisa Lopez Levers Section III: Practice Issues 6. Community-based Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Recovery Models, and Multidisciplinary Collaboration Elias Mpofu, Justin Watts, Qiwei Li, Ngozi Jane-Frances Chima, & Patrick Igbeka 7. Record Keeping and Documentation Eric W. Owens 8. Legal Issues, Ethics of Practice, and Counselor Behaviors Sara P. Johnston & Vilia M. Tarvydas Section IV: Working within Systems 9. Client Advocacy Access, Equity, and Resilience Carlos P. Zalaquett and Latoya Haynes-Thoby 10. Professional Roles and Functions in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Regina R. Moro 11. Contexts of Cultural and Systemic Influence Carlos P. Zalaquett 12. Advocacy, Third-party Payers, and Managed Care Rex Stockton & Ratanpriya Sharma Section V: Client-care and Self-care practices 13. Clinical Supervision and Professional Development Debra Hyatt-Burkhart 14. Counselor Self-care and Personal Development Debra Hyatt-Burkhart 15. New Frontiers for Clinical Mental Health Counselors Debra Hyatt-Burkhart & Lisa Lopez Levers

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Lisa López Levers, PhD, LPCC-S, LPC, CRC, NCC, is Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education and Human Development in the Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. Debra Hyatt-Burkhart, PhD, LPC, ACS is an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education & Supervision in the Department of Counseling, Psychology, and Special Education in the School of Education at Duquesne University.

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