The Counselor Intern's Handbook,9780534528355

The Counselor Intern's Handbook

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Edition: 3rd
ISBN13: 9780534528355
ISBN10: 053452835X
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-06-23
Publisher(s): Cengage Learning
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Summary

This practical and succinct book guides students through each stage of the often-complicated internship process, offering resources that will prove valuable even after their internships are complete. The text is built on the experience of three established authors known in their fields: Chris Faiver, a supervisor to students in the field for over 25 years; Sheri Eisengart, a clinician, researcher, and former student of Faiver; and Ronald Colonna, a professional and administrator from an agency that frequently serves as a placement site for interns. Because the text can be used from state to state, it also serves as a perfect study guide for certification and state and national licensure examinations.

Table of Contents

Preface xv
1 GETTING STARTED 1(12)
Selecting Your Internship Site
2 (4)
Your Interests and Needs
3 (2)
Your Counseling Program Guidelines
5 (1)
State Licensure/Certification Requirements
5 (1)
Experiential and Didactic Opportunities of Each Site
5(1)
Sources of Information
6 (1)
Informational Interviewing
7 (1)
Placement Descriptions
7 (2)
Getting Ready for the Placement
9 (1)
Other Placement Venues
9 (1)
A Checklist for Getting Started
10 (2)
References
12 (1)
Bibliography
12(1)
2 ALONG THE WAY: A COUNSELOR SELF-ASSESSMENT 13(5)
Who Am I as a Person?
14(1)
Who Am I as a Professional?
15(1)
References
16(1)
Bibliography
17(1)
3 THE SITE SUPERVISOR 18(9)
General Responsibilities
18 (3)
Before Internship
21 (1)
During Internship
22 (1)
At the Termination of Internship
23 (1)
A Word About Your University Supervisor
24 (1)
References
24 (1)
Bibliography
25(2)
4 DEVELOPING COMPETENCIES AND DEMONSTRATING SKILLS 27(9)
Suggested Competencies for Interns
28 (5)
References
33 (1)
Bibliography
33(3)
5 THE CLINICAL INTERVIEW 36(11)
Client Description
37 (1)
Problem Description
38 (1)
Psychosocial History
39(1)
Mental Status Examination
40 (1)
Behavior
40 (1)
Affect
40 (1)
Cognition
41(1)
Diagnostic Impression
41(1)
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
42(1)
Treatment Recommendations
43 (2)
Concluding Remarks
45 (1)
References
45 (1)
Bibliography
46(1)
6 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING: AN OVERVIEW 47(19)
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI 2)
51 (2)
The Strong Interest Inventory (SII)
53 (2)
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-III (WAIS-III)
55 (2)
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
57(1)
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-III (WISC-III)
58(2)
Additional Clinical Assessment Instruments
60 (1)
Rorschach Test
60 (1)
Thematic Apperception Test
60 (1)
Projective Drawings
60 (1)
Sentence Completion
61(1)
Additional Child and Adolescent Assessment Instruments
61 (2)
Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist
61 (1)
Million Adolescent Clinical Inventory (MACI)
62 (1)
Children's Depression Inventory (CDI)
62 (1)
Conners' Rating Scales-Revised
62 (1)
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent (MMPI-A)
62 (1)
Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence-Revised (WPPSI-R)
63(1)
Concluding Remarks
63 (1)
References
63 (2)
Bibliography
65(1)
7 UNDERSTANDING HOW TO HELP 66(20)
The Counseling Process
66(1)
The Therapeutic Relationship
67(1)
Your Theoretical Orientation
68 (10)
Psychodynamic Therapies
69 (2)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies
71 (2)
Humanistic/Existential Therapies
73 (2)
Postmodern Therapies
75(3)
Adjunct Treatment Modalities
78 (2)
Group Therapy
78 (1)
Bibliotherapy
79 (1)
Art Therapy
79(1)
Conceptualizing Client Concerns
80 (2)
A Biopsychosocial Perspective: The Individual and the Environment
80 (1)
A Developmental Perspective: The Significance of Life Stages
81 (1)
A Multicultural Perspective: Appreciating Diversity
81(1)
Concluding Remarks
82 (1)
References
83 (2)
Bibliography
85(1)
8 UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS 86(39)
Why Should Counselors Study Psychotropic Medications?
87(1)
Mechanism of Action: How Do Psychotropic Medications Work?
87(1)
Psychotropic Medication for Children and Adolescents
88(1)
How Are Psychotropic Medications Given?
89(1)
Combined Treatment: Psychotherapy and Psychotropic Medications
90 (3)
Benefits of Combined Treatment
90 (1)
Responsibilities of Counselors in Combined Treatment
91 (1)
When to Refer
92(1)
Talking to Clients About Medication
93 (2)
Initiating the Discussion About Medication Referral
93 (1)
Delineating Professional Roles
94 (1)
Encouraging Compliance with Psychotropic Medications
94 (1)
General Therapeutic Statements
94(1)
Significance of Multicultural Issues and Gender
95(1)
Understanding Clients' Feelings About Medication
95 (3)
Positive Feelings
95 (1)
Negative Feelings
96 (1)
Splitting
97 (1)
Understanding a Clients Request for Medication
98(1)
Facts about Psychotropic Medications
98 (2)
Off Label Use of Medications
99 (1)
Alcohol and Illicit Drugs
99(1)
Antidepressants
100 (6)
Specific Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
101 (1)
Atypical Antidepressants
102 (1)
Tricyclic Antidepressants
102 (3)
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
105(1)
Antianxiety Agents
106 (4)
Azaspirone
107 (1)
Benzodiazepines
107 (2)
Antihistamines
109 (1)
Antihypertensives
109(1)
Mood Stabilizers (Anticonvulsants and Lithium)
110(2)
Antipsychotics
112(4)
Attention Deficit Disorder Medications (Psychostimulants and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors)
116(2)
Sedative/Hypnotics (Sleep Medications)
118 (1)
Cognitive Aids
118 (1)
Herbal Remedies
119 (1)
Concluding Remarks
120 (1)
References
121(4)
9 PROFESSIONAL CHALLENGES 125(24)
Abuse and Neglect
126 (2)
Reporting It
126 (2)
Suggested Readings on Abuse and Neglect
128(1)
Adolescents
128 (1)
Interacting Therapeutically with Adolescents
128 (1)
Suggested Readings on Adolescents
129(1)
Children
129 (3)
Interacting Therapeutically with Children
129 (2)
Suggested Readings on Children
131(1)
Clients with Chronic Illness and/or Disabilities
132 (1)
Understanding the Special Needs of Your Clients
132 (1)
Suggested Readings on Clients with Chronic Illness and/or Disabilities
133(1)
Confidentiality
133(1)
Discussing the Limits of Confidentiality
133(1)
Dangerous Client Behavior in the Counseling Session
134 (2)
Assessing Violence Risk and Responding Appropriately
134 (2)
Suggested Readings on Dangerous Behavior and Violence
136(1)
Older Adults
136 (1)
Interacting Therapeutically with Older Adults
136 (1)
Suggested Readings on Older Adults
137(1)
Group Versus Individual Therapy
137 (1)
Deciding About Group Therapy
137 (1)
Suggested Readings on Group Therapy
138(1)
Homicidal Ideation
138(1)
Assessing Risk
138(1)
Noncompliance with Mandated Counseling
139(1)
Reporting It
139(1)
Serious Psychiatric Disorders
139 (1)
Interacting with Psychotic Clients
139 (1)
Suggested Readings on Serious Psychiatric Disorders
140(1)
Referrals
140(1)
Finding Resources for Clients in the Era of Managed Care
140(1)
Client Resistance
141 (1)
Understanding and Using Resistance
141 (1)
Suggested Readings on Client Resistance
142(1)
Suicidal Behavior
142 (3)
Assessing Risk
142 (3)
Suggested Readings on Suicidal Behavior
145(1)
Transference and Countertransference
145 (2)
Understanding and Using Transference and Countertransference
145 (1)
Suggested Readings on Transference and Countertransference
146(1)
Concluding Remarks
147(1)
References
147(2)
10 ETHICAL PRACTICE IN COUNSELING 149(12)
Ethical Dilemmas
150(1)
Getting Help in Resolving Ethical Problems
151(1)
A Brief Summary of the ACA Code of Ethics
152 (5)
Section A: The Counseling Relationship
152 (1)
Section B: Confidentiality
153 (1)
Section C: Professional Responsibility
154 (1)
Section D: Relationships with Other Professionals
154 (1)
Section E: Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation
155 (1)
Section F: Teaching, Training, and Supervision
155 (1)
Section G: Research and Publication
156 (1)
Section H: Resolving Ethical Issues
156(1)
A Model for Ethical Counseling Practice
157 (1)
A Word on the Ethics of Internet Counseling
157 (1)
Concluding Remarks
158 (1)
References
158 (1)
Bibliography
159(2)
11 FINISHING UP 161(4)
Client Transfer
161 (1)
Terminating Clients
162 (1)
Program Coverage
162 (2)
Reference
164(1)
APPENDIX A
Sample Résumé
165(1)
APPENDIX B
Sample Thank-You Note
166(1)
APPENDIX C
Sample Internship Announcement
167(1)
APPENDIX D
NBCC Coursework Requirements
168(2)
APPENDIX E
Technological Competencies for Community Counseling Students: ACES Technology Interest Network
170(1)
APPENDIX F
Alphabetical List of Commonly Used Psychotropic Medications
171(14)
APPENDIX G
State and National Credentialing Boards, Professional Organizations, and Honorary Societies
185(7)
APPENDIX H
Commonly Used Abbreviations
192(5)
APPENDIX I
Intern Field Log/Journal
197(1)
APPENDIX J
Sample Intake Form
198(2)
APPENDIX K
Sample Treatment Plan
200(1)
APPENDIX L
Therapy Session Case Note Components
201(2)
APPENDIX M
Sample Evaluation of Intern Form
203(3)
APPENDIX N
Sample Intern Evaluation of Site/Supervisor Form
206(3)
Index 209

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