What is...
In terms of internal forces, an individual can be affected through circumstances of what?
What is... emotional, physical, social, vocational, and spiritual
When becoming mental health counselor, what 2 undergraduate degree in counseling-related subjects do people tend to choose to begin with?
What are... psychology & sociology
What are some examples of work enviornment settings for mental health counselors ?
What are... Correctional facilities, private practices, agencies, Schools, work settings, and care facilities
What is a good technique to practice when becoming a counselor that will benefit the client and yourself?
What is... self awareness
What are some great online platforms that offer the mental health assistance internationally?
Anything beneficial is acceptable
With Mental Health Counseling, counselors explore an individual’s life through developmental and holistic lenses. List five external forces that could have an affect on the client:
What is...
Family, Society, History, Cultural, and Socioeconomy
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All states along with the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico require potential mental health counselors to pass one or more National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) exams such as the _______ and the _________. Applicants may also be required to pass state-specific examinations, which will vary by state.
What is...
National Counselor Examination (NCE)
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National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE)
What are some common setting for a mental health counselor in Gerontological services?
What are...
Senior care centers, nursing homes, and facilities tailored towards senior citizens
What type of cues should be looked for when talking to a client to see hidden information or feelings?
What are... verbal and non-verbal cues
What is the most common and widely respected accreditor for professional counseling programs?
What is... The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling is unique in comparison to other forms of counseling. Please list 5-6 attributes that distinct mental health counseling from the others:
What are...
Professional identification
Practitioner’s entry level graduate degree
Basic academic discipline
Conceptualization of mental health dilemmas
Approaches for treatment
History
How many clinical hours may states require for some levels of licensures?
What is... 2,000 to 3,000 clinical hours
What association is commonly used by Clinical mental health counselors?
The American Mental Health Counselors Association, although subfields (EX: family service agencies) may have different associations alongside
Who are some psychologists that greatly influenced the clinical mental health field?
Who are... E.G. Williamson, and Carl
Mental health counselors will seek to aid their clients with what two philosophies?
What are... holistic and wellness
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Once licensed, you may apply for mental health counseling certifications. The NBCC offers a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) certification for counselors who have completed a __-credit graduate degree, are already an NCC, and have at least _____ hours of postgraduate clinical experience.
What is...60 & 3,000
What are some work environments that Military/Government mental health counselors work?
What are... private practices, agencies, military hospital, or family military services
What is a good technique to practice when becoming a counselor that will benefit the client and yourself?
What is... self awareness
What are the 6 steps to becoming a Mental Health counselor after obtaining a bachelor's degree?
Earn a Master of Mental Health Counseling Degree
Pass Licensing Exams
Complete Supervised Clinical Experience
Apply for Licensure
Seek Additional Mental Health Counseling Certifications
Maintain Your Mental Health Counselor License
What environment can Pastoral/Religious services take place?
What are... churches, private practices, agencies
Who founded The American Mental Health Counselors Association?
Who are...
Jim Messina and Nancy Spisso