Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Community and Agency Settings Merrill Counseling 5th Edition

Description

Rapid developments in today’s world are transforming the way mental health counselors must practice. Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Community and Agency Settings responds to these changes by emphasizing prevention, early intervention, wellness, and advocacy. Designed to be both accessible and scholarly, this text offers counseling students a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of their future profession.

With the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) now granting accreditation solely to Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) programs that meet its standards, the authors have focused this edition exclusively on CMHC. This focus ensures that students gain a solid foundation in the knowledge, skills, and professional identity essential to this specialty area.

Gladding and Newsome explore the historical and professional roots of counseling, the ethical and legal dimensions of practice, counseling with diverse populations, the multiple roles and responsibilities of clinical mental health counselors, and the wide range of settings in which they work.

Each chapter is enriched with personal narratives from practicing mental health professionals who share their real-world experiences—their challenges, successes, and insights into the counseling profession. Additionally, case studies throughout the text invite students to analyze and respond to complex, realistic situations, helping them build the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required for effective clinical mental health counseling.