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Helping Skills Training for Nonprofessional Counselors provides comprehensive training in mental health first aid.
Through a trusted approach, grounded in evidence-based psychological research and counseling theory, this training manual provides step-by-step instruction in helping skills written exclusively for nonprofessionals. Focusing on the basics of nonprofessional counseling, the author has written an easy-to-read text that pinpoints strategies, action steps, and investigation procedures to be used by nonprofessionals to effectively aid those in distress. The LifeRAFT model integrates multi-theoretical bases, microskills training, evidence-based techniques, and instruction on ethical appropriateness. It also includes case studies, session transcripts, and practice exercises.
With undergraduate students in applied psychology and nonprofessional counselors being the primary beneficiaries of this text, it is also ideal for anyone seeking training to effectively respond to mental health crises encountered in their everyday lives.
List of contents
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction to Helping
Chapter Goals
Introduction
Psychological Distress
Nonprofessional Counseling
Conclusion
Summary
2 Ethical Issues in Nonprofessional Counseling
Chapter Goals
Introduction
Ethical Principles
Standards of Practice
Conclusion
Summary
3 The LifeRAFT Training Approach
Chapter Goals
Nonprofessional Helping Skills Training
Training Model
Strategies
Skills
Stages
Steps
Research Support
Summary
4 Stage One: Support
Chapter Goals
Introduction
Description of Supporting
When to Support
How to Support
Result of Supporting
Case Example
Summary
5 Stage Two: Watch
Chapter Goals
Introduction
Description of Watching
When to Watch
How to Watch
Result of Watching
Case Example
Summary
6 Stage Three: Investigate
Chapter Goals
Introduction
Description of Investigating
When to Investigate
How to Investigate
Result of Investigating
Case Example
Summary
7 Stage Four: Modify
Chapter Goals
Introduction
Description of Modifying
When to Modify
How to Modify
Result of Modifying
Case Example
Summary
8 Stage Four: Modifying through Actions
Chapter Goals
Introduction
Description of Modifying through Actions
Actions Steps
Select
Assess
Identify
Launch
Summary
9 Stage Four: Modifying through Feelings
Chapter Goals
Introduction
Description of Modifying through Feelings
Feelings Steps
Select
Assess
Identify
Launch
Summary
10 Stage Four: Modifying through Thoughts
Chapter Goals
Introduction
Description of Modifying through Thoughts
Thoughts Steps
Select
Assess
Identify
Launch
Summary
11 LifeRAFT Integration
Chapter Goals
Introduction
Ending Helping
Helping Challenges
LifeRAFT Model Integration
Make LifeRAFT Your Own
Summary
12 Your Future as a Nonprofessional Counselor
Chapter Goals
Introduction
Everyday Helping
Nonprofessional Counseling Jobs
Professional Counseling
Conclusion
Summary
Index
About the author
Elizabeth L. Campbell, PhD, LP, LMFTA, CCC, is an associate professor of psychology at Whitworth University with over a decade of experience in counseling, researching, and teaching about the helping professions. She is an approved therapist supervisor and certified career counselor, and she provides therapy and supervises associate clinicians in private practice. Dr. Campbell has authored 16 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.
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Helping Skills Training for Nonprofessional Counselors provides comprehensive training in mental health first aid.
