In Gerig’s Foundations for Clinical Mental Health Counseling , readers get an accurate picture of the mental health counseling profession in its contemporary environment, what the author calls a “professional view from the trenches that is academically informed.” Here, future mental health counselors discover a fresh, up-to-date perspective on the profession in the book’s descriptions of relevant settings, public policies, and trends that show clearly how counselors can be helpful to their clients, marketable to potential employers, relevant when communicating with stakeholders or public policy makers, and, when applicable, advocates for consumers and the profession. <>In Gerig’s Foundations for Clinical Mental Health Counseling , readers get an accurate picture of the mental health counseling profession in its contemporary environment, what the author calls a “professional view from the trenches that is academically informed.” Here, future mental health counselors discover a fresh, up-to-date perspective on the profession in the book’s descriptions of relevant settings, public policies, and trends that show clearly how counselors can be helpful to their clients, marketable to potential employers, relevant when communicating with stakeholders or public policy makers, and, when applicable, advocates for consumers and the profession. The new edition features: Updating and superior coverage of a number of critical areas, such as: new research and validation on the clinical mental health counseling paradigm; newer, evidenced-based treatment approaches; infusion of newer standards and codes; and innovations in the provision of services in community mental contexts. - An exploration of recovery philosophy - A look at current trends and forces influencing the profession today. Also from Mark A. Gerig: 0131178008 - Foundations for Mental Health and Community Counseling: An Introduction to the Profession, 1/e - ©2007 Mark S. Gerig is Chair of the Division of Graduate Counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion and Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Psychologist and has over 28 years of experience in clinical mental health counseling and counselor education. He previously served as the Manager of Crisis and Elderly Services at Hiawatha Behavioral Health, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and as an adjunct professor of psychology at Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Gerig has been a leader in state and national professional organizations. He has served as President and Chair of Professional Development of the Indiana Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA) and as a member of Professional Issues Committee of the American Mental Health Counselors Association. In recognition of his professional service, he was named recipient of the 2005 American Mental Health Counselors Association Counselor Educator of the Year and the Mental Health Counselor of the Year by the Indiana Counseling Association (2003). Dr. Gerig resides near Marion, Indiana, with his wife, Michelle, and daughter, Laurén. His son, Brandon, is a fish biologist for the state of Utah. In addition to his professional activities, Mark enjoys hiking, biking, fishing, gardening, and ice hockey. Used Book in Good Condition