Definition of Counseling Counseling is a relatively short-term, interpersonal, theory-based, professional activity guided by ethical and legal standards that focuses on helping persons who are basically psychologically healthy resolve developmental and situational problems.

Community Counseling Utilizes a multifaceted approach Developmental and educative Emphasizes prevention –v- remediation Takes into account the impact of the community on the client. Seeks to empower the client

Definition of Community Counseling Hershenson, Power, & Waldo ( 1996) – the application of counseling principles and practices in agency, organizational, or individual practice settings that are located in and interact with their surrounding community. Page 33 - Suppositions

Community Counseling Lewis, Lewis, Daniels, and D’Andrea – a comprehensive helping framework of interventions strategies and services that promotes the personal development and well-being of all individuals and communities. Must be cognizant of the impact of the community on the client!!!!

History of Counseling - Prior to the 1900s Lysander Richards published a book entitled Vocophy in Dorothea Dix advocated for the humane treatment of people with emotional disorders Granville Stanley Hall founded the 1st psychology lab in the U.S. at Johns Hopkins University in Considered to be the father of American Psychology James Catell: 1st to measure intelligence. In 1894 introduced the 1st mental abilities test.

History of Counseling Jesse B. Davis - 1st person to set up a a systematized guidance program in Michigan public schools in Frank Parsons: focused on growth and prevention. Often called the father of guidance. Est. the Boston’s Vocational Bureau in Wrote a book called “Choosing a Vocation” Clifford Beers: 1908 wrote a popular book entitled “A mind that found itself”

History of Counseling s 1911, Harvard University offered the 1 st university level course in vocational guidance. Founding in 1913 of the National Vocational Guidance Association (NVGA) which began publishing in 1915, the National Vocational Guidance Bulletin. WWI: Development of the Army Alpha & Beta for screening L.M. Terman of Stanford University released a revised version of the Binet-Simon (France, 1905) titled the Stanford-Binet. IQ was first used as a term.

History of Counseling s Certification of counselors in Boston and New York in the mid-20s Strong Vocational Interest Inventory published in Set stage for career counseling Abraham and Hannah Stone’s 1929 establishment of the first marriage and family counseling center. Development of the first standards for the preparation and evaluation of occupational materials.

History of Counseling s E. G. Williamson developed the 1st theory of counseling. Known as the “Minnesota Point of View” & “trait-factor counseling. John Brewer: broaden counseling beyond narrow occupational concerns to life. Book: Education as Guidance (1932) – teachers are counselors. Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) published in 1939 by U.S. Employment Service. Major source of career information

History of Counseling s Carl Rogers: published “Counseling and Psychotherapy” WWII: need for counselors and psychologists to help select and train. Traditional sex roles began to be questioned Increased government funding in training of counselors (V.A.) and stipends/internships the War Dept. established the Army- Separation Classification & Counseling Program. National Institute of Mental Health – 1946 and the National Mental Health Act – research and training

History of Counseling s APGA was formed in 1952 Division 17, the Division of Counseling Psychology of the APA in 1952 NDEA in 1958 New Theories (Behavioral, Cognitive,…) APA’s Technical Recommendations for Psychological Tests and Diagnostic Techniques in 1954.

History of Counseling s Group Movement Gilbert Wrenn – The Counselor in a Changing World (1962) – developmental profession. Humanistic Theories: Maslow, Arbuckle, & Jourard. Community Mental Health Act APGA published a sound Code of Ethics (1961) Division 17 of APA began to publish in 1969 a professional journal, the Counseling Psychologist. ERIC Clearinghouse – CAPS ( Counseling and Personnel Services

History of Counseling s Counseling Diversification Helping Skills Programs State Licensure: VA the first in 1976 APGA became stronger and membership increased dramatically. Began to question identity and terms of guidance and personnel. ACES in 1973 outlined the standards for a master’s degree in counseling – doctoral standards.

History of Counseling s Standardization of training and certification: CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) and NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors) Name changed for APGA to AACD Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society Focus on Human Growth & Development across the lifespan. Increased emphasis on working with diverse groups – renewed racism.

History of Counseling s AACD became ACA in 1992 Multiculturalism became known as the fourth force in counseling & the competencies. Issues of brief therapy, managed care, and HMOs a major concern ACA added American College Counseling Association, 1991 and Association of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues in Counseling in 1996 and Counselors for Social Justice in 1999/2002. Included as a primary mental health profession compiled by the National Institute of Mental Health Eighteen Divisions - there is a place for you!!

New Millennium Utilization of Technology in Counseling Changing roles of men and women Diversity, advocacy and social justice Disaster and Crisis Response Training through Red Cross – 9/11 Wellness and Spirituality Private Practice Business and industry; Work Settings Recognition and reimbursement Counseling is interdisciplinary & “Best Practices”

The Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Community, mental health, school, marriage and family, student affairs practice in higher education. Programs range from hour programs April 2003, 389 accredited master’s-level programs and 45 accredited doctoral level programs.

Credentialing Activities Licensure - at the discretion of the state LPC, LMHC. LCPC Certification NCC, CRC Accreditation CACREP, CORE, APA, CAMFTE Counseling Services Accreditation

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Current and Emerging Influences on Community Counseling Managed Care Prior to the 1980, mainly the organizations were uncommon. There was a fee for service system 1950s when mental health services were a part of most health plans Escalating costs and growing demands for coverage and service led to increase in health insurance costs HMO Act of 1973 – designated federal funding for the development of managed care programs and required managed care options to employees