Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Practicing in Integrated Systems of Care (Original PDF)

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