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Clinical Mental Health Counselor Handbook and Study Guide, 4th Edition

Bonnie M. Bullard, Ph.D., LMHC
Linda Lawless, M.A., LMFT, LMHC
Midge Williams, M.A., LMHC
with Deborah Bergstrom

The premier study program with an outstanding track record that prepares you for the NCMHC exam!

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Innovative & Comprehensive, Well Organized! Reviewing ALL Content Areas Covered on Exam


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Clinical Mental Health Counselor Handbook and Study Guide, 4th Edition

Part 1 - Content Areas

  1. Fundamentals
  2. Assessment
    • Mental Status
  3. Diagnosis
    • DSM-5
    • 10 Steps to Diagnosis
    • Key Terms in DSM-5
  4. Treatment Planning
  5. Counseling Theories
    • Family Therapy
    • Group Therapy
  6. Special Treatment Issues
    • Major Cultural Considerations
    • Special Clinical Topics
    • Child Abuse and Neglect
    • Substance Related and Addictive Disorders
    • Suicide
  7. Psychopharmacology
  8. Outcomes
  9. Career Development
  10. Consultation and Supervision
  11. Professional Practice

Part 2 - Test Taking

  1. Test Taking
    • Mind Mapping
    • Case Analysis
    • Personality Type
    • Key Answers
    • About Case Studies

Part 3 – Study Aides

  1. Crossword Puzzles
  2. Crossword Answers
  3. Time Management Forms
Appendices
  • ACA Ethical Standards
  • AMHCA Ethical Standards
  • NBCC Ethical Standards
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The new, revised Clinical Mental Health Counselor Handbook and Study Guide, 4th Edition:
5 Top Reasons to Purchase the PTI Handbook NOW
  • Provides strategies for diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Ensures that you cover all the content domains included in counselor examinations
  • Helps you effectively organize your study time.
  • Allows you to identify the topics that need more intense study.
  • Instructs you in the process of analyzing case studies applying diagnostic, treatment planning and professional practice skills.
5 Great Study Tools Included in Comprehensive Package
  • Crossword Puzzles for Mental Health Counselors - An engaging approach to assessing your knowledge in specific clinical mental health content areas.
  • Exam Ace - 5 on-line case studies modeled after NCMHCE
  • Flashcards - 400+ study cards highlighting the key words and major concepts from all content areas including current DSM Diagnosis and Evidence-based Treatment Planning & Best Practices.
  • Exam Ace - 5 on-line case studies modeled after NCMHCE
  • Exam Ace Reports to focus study topics
  • Time Management Forms
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