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KEY FEATURES: Required 2016 CACREP standards for CMH Counseling programs are covered. Chapter authors are leading counseling writers, and many are practicing CMH counselors. Chapter topics apply theory to real-world issues of practice, such as paperwork and medications. Case studies and discussion questions afford students opportunities to apply what they read to practical situations. Evidence-based treatments, neuroscience, and other cutting-edge topics reflect the currency of the text.Bolded key concepts help students to focus their reading and learning.
Advocacy and Social Justice
Advocacy and Social Justice
Learning Goals
Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to do the following:
- Describe the ecological view of counseling used by clinical mental health (CMH) counselors
- Articulate the importance of client advocacy and professional advocacy for CMH counselors
- Describe the effects of discrimination on the mental health of individuals
- Outline how CMH counselors can function as advocates for their clients
The Case of Yolanda
Imagine you are a clinical mental health counselor working in a public mental health agency. Your newest client is Yolanda, a single 22-year-old African American mother who has three children (ages 6 years, 2 years, and 11 months). Yolanda lives ...
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