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by Keesha M. Kerns (Author), Melendez O. Byrd (Author)
Exploring the New Role of the Clinical Mental Health Counselor: Vignettes for Best Practices in the Community is intended to extend the ability to analyze matters related to clients and facilitate the development of ethical analytical skills. Within this workbook case scenarios can be found that are designed to heighten awareness of realistic and hypothetical issues and the ethical challenges presented therein. Additionally, this workbook will enhance resolution strategies to ultimately help create a successful learning system that will involve collaborative efforts among all parties to benefit professional growth, current clients and any future clients, and personal growth as well. As a clinical mental health counselor, this workbook will help maximize valuable service to clients by using this book to assist with the daily role as a clinical mental health counselor, open the mind of a counselor to change, dig deep into the vignettes to help counselors consider all avenues while consulting with colleagues, research and apply the ACA Code of Ethics, experiment to think outside the box, and keep notes as a counselor explores each scenario to seek clarity and understanding. The vignettes are meant to challenge counselors, as well as to prepare them for real life situations. It is important to utilize this workbook for professional development opportunities to collaborate with colleagues or students to establish best practices polices for all.
