Overview

This week, we will be exploring the worlds of counseling in different crisis settings, counseling in mental health settings, and counseling in private practice settings. We will look at some of the specifics for working in each setting including the challenges and benefits as we read through chapters 12 and 15.

In addition, provided in this Module are:

lecture presentations
notes
helpful supplemental information

Module Objectives

In this module, the activities, content, and assignments will guide your learning process to ensure you can:

Examine disaster and crisis response services
Explore the importance and the role of counseling in crisis settings
Explore the foundations of counseling in mental health and private practice settings
Analyze the role of counseling, prevention, and intervention
Explore the use of assessment and diagnosis in these specific mental health settings
Identify the need for cultural competency, humility, advocacy, and social change

Module To-Do List

Here's everything you need to do and remember for this module:

Readings - see resource page
Attend the Live Session
Complete both Discussion Board Assignments
Complete Advocacy Project Assignments - Profile and Handout