Neurocounseling : brain-based clinical approaches

This text presents current, accessible information on enhancing the counseling process using a brain-based paradigm. Leading experts provide guidelines and insights for becoming a skillful neuroscience-informed counselor, making direct connections between the material covered and clinical practice. In this much-needed resource—the first to address neurocounseling concepts across the counseling curriculum—chapters cover each of the eight common core areas in the 2016 CACREP Standards in addition to several specialty areas of the Standards. Detailed case studies, questions for reflection, quiz questions, and a glossary facilitate classroom use. •Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. •To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website •Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to publications@counseling.org This Text Presents Current, Accessible Information On Enhancing The Counseling Process Using A Brain-based Paradigm. Leading Experts Provide Guidelines And Insights For Becoming A Skillful Neuroscience-informed Counselor, Making Direct Connections Between The Material Covered And Clinical Practice. In This Much-needed Resource—the First To Address Neurocounseling Concepts Across The Counseling Curriculum—chapters Cover Each Of The Eight Common Core Areas In The 2016 Cacrep Standards In Addition To Several Specialty Areas Of The Standards. Detailed Case Studies, Questions For Reflection, Quiz Questions, And A Glossary Facilitate Classroom Use. “neurocounseling Provides A Foundation For Work With Individuals And Groups Across A Broad Spectrum Of Wellness And Clinical Mental Health Counseling Topics. As A Result, The Reader Is Introduced To An Exciting New Frontier For Understanding And Serving Clients More Effectively. Having Benefited From Neurofeedback Personally, As Well As Having Been Taught Its Principles By Skilled Counselor Practitioners, I Am Enthusiastic For All Counselors To Learn Its Efficacy And Applications.” —thomas J. Sweeney, Phd Professor Emeritus, Counselor Education Ohio University “an Essential Addition To The Counselor’s Professional Library, This Text Brings Together A Unique Collection Of Well-written Chapters To Help Both Seasoned Counselors And Students Develop An Approach To Counseling That Applies Neurophysiological Information To Case Conceptualization, Counseling Relationships, Assessment, Addiction, Psychopharmacology, Group Work, And Career Counseling.” —richard Ponton, Phd Editor, Journal Of Mental Health Counseling *requests For Digital Versions From Aca Can Be Found On Www.wiley.com. *to Purchase Print Copies, Please Visit The Aca Website *reproduction Requests For Material From Books Published By Aca Should Be Directed To Permissions@counseling.org Content: Preface -- About the editors -- About the contributors -- Foundations of case conceptualization -- Anatomy and brain development / Laura K. Jones -- Neurophysiological development across the life span / Laura K. Jones -- The biology of marginality : a neurophysiological exploration of the social and cultural foundations of psychological health / Kathryn Z. Douthit and Justin Russotti -- The neurophysiology of traumatic stress / Laura K. Jones, Christopher Rybak, and Lori A. Russell-Chapin -- Counseling relationships and assessments -- The neuroscience of attention : empathy and counseling skills / Allen E. Ivey, Thomas Daniels, Carlos P. Zalaquett, and Mary Bradford Ivey -- Neuroscience-informed counseling theory / SeriaShia Chatters, Carlos P. Zalaquett, and Allen Ivey -- Neurocounseling assessment / Lori A. Russell-Chapin -- Wellness and optimal performance / Theodore J. Chapin -- Neuroadaptation and addiction -- Clinical neuroscience of substance use disorders / Sean B. Hall and Kiera D. Walker -- Psychopharmacology basics / Nancy Sherman -- Emerging neuroscience-informed modalities -- Neuro-informed group work / Chad Luke and Joel F. Diambra -- Neuro-informed career-focused counseling / Chad Luke and Thomas A. Field -- Summary -- Conducting brain-based research and program evaluation / Eric T. Beeson and Thomas A. Field -- Ten practical guidelines for neurocounseling / Lori A. Russell-Chapin, Thomas A. Field, and Laura K. Jones -- Appendix: explanation of quiz answers -- Glossary. "This text presents current, accessible information on enhancing the counseling process using a brain-based paradigm. Leading experts provide guidelines and insights for becoming a skillful neuroscience-informed counselor, making direct connections between the material covered and clinical practice. In this much-needed resourcethe first to address neurocounseling concepts across the counseling curriculumchapters cover each of the eight common core areas in the 2016 CACREP Standards in addition to several specialty areas of the Standards. Detailed case studies, questions for reflection, quiz questions, and a glossary facilitate classroom use." -- Cover page 4