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NOTE: Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for MyLab Counseling may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase.   This access code card provides access to MyLab Counseling with Pearson eText.   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.   Personalize learning with MyLab Counseling MyLab Counseling is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with the text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students see key concepts demonstrated through video clips, practice what they learn, test their understanding, and receive feedback to guide their learning and ensure they master key learning outcomes. 

Table of Contents:
Brief Table of Contents Chapter 1 — What is a Mental Health or Professional Counselor? Chapter 2 — The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Profession in Historical Perspective Chapter 3 — Theoretical Foundations for Clinical Mental Health Counselors Chapter 4 — Traditional and Contemporary Theories of Counseling Chapter 5 — Education, Licensure, and Certification Chapter 6 — Ethical and Legal Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Chapter 7 — The Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling: What We Do Chapter 8 — Contexts for Professional Practice: Where Clinical Mental Health Counselors Work Chapter 9 — Appraisal and Research in the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Chapter 10 — Professional Practice in Multicultural Contexts Chapter 11 — Managed Care and Third-Party Reimbursement Chapter 12 — Community Mental Health: Program Development, Evaluation, and Management Chapter 13 — The Future of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Appendix A — Professional Associations Appendix B — Selected Professional Training Institutes Appendix C — State Licensure Boards Index Detailed Table of Contents Chapter 1- What Is a Mental Health or Professional Counselor? 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 Addictions Counseling Career Counseling College Counseling Gerontological Counseling Couples and Family Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling School Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling and the Allied Mental Health Professions Conclusion: The Process of Consolidating Professional Identity Chapter 2 - The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Profession in Historical Perspective 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 Non-Directive Counseling             Marriage and Family Counseling             Rapid Expansion of Assessment and Increase 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 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             Ecological Perspective             Theories of Mental Health and 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 Traditional Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy             Psychoanalysis Object Relations Individual Psychology (Adlerian Therapy) Behavior Therapy Cognitive Approaches Humanistic Therapies and Existential Theory Narrative Therapy Feminist Therapy Family Therapy Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities References   Chapter 5 — Education, Licensure, and Certification Academic Preparation of 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 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 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 Contextual Trends Influencing Treatment Processes             The Post-deinstitutionalization Era Least Restrictive Treatment Evidence-Based Treatment Recovery and the Consumer Movement Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities References   Chapter 8 — Contexts for Professional Practice: Where Clinical Mental Health Counselors Work             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 Healthcare Settings Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities References   Chapter 9 — Appraisal and Research in the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Appraisal The Use 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 Subjects Designs Qualitative Methods Meta-Analysis Statistical Analysis Ethical Practice in Research  Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities References   Chapter 10 - Professional Practice in Multicultural Contexts 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 Confirmation Bias             Between- and Within-Group Differences             Racial/Cultural Identity Development Theory             Acculturation             Multiple Identities             Multiple Heritage Identity Development The Culturally Competent Counselor  Conclusion    Chapter 11 - Managed Care and Third-Party Reimbursement The Context of Managed Care and Its Development Context 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             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 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 Current Factors Influencing the Profession Professional Credentialing Consolidation of Professional Identity Political and Socio-Economic 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 the Contemporary Mental Health Counseling Profession  The Struggles of the Contemporary Mental Health Counseling Profession  How to Live Out Who We Are: Enacting the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Paradigm  Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities References

About the Author :
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.