Wellness Counseling: A Holistic Approach to Prevention and Intervention

✍ Scribed by Jonathan H. Ohrt, Philip B. Clarke, Abigail H. Conley

• Publisher: American Counseling Association
• Year: 2018
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 342
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This innovative text presents a comprehensive review of the theoretical and empirical support for a wellness approach to counseling with current techniques for client assessment, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and intervention. The authors provide holistic strategies for wellness promotion with children, adolescents, and young, midlife, and older adults, as well as in counseling with groups, couples, and families. Each chapter includes reflection questions, learning activities, and resources to deepen readers’ understanding of the content and application to practice. Wellness boosters offer quick methods for clients and counselors to increase their domain-specific and overall well-being. In addition, experienced counselors share their personal experiences implementing wellness interventions in "Practitioner Spotlight" vignettes. A chapter on counselor self-care completes the book.

✦ Table of Contents

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
About the Authors
About the Spotlight Contributors
Acknowledgments
Part I Foundations of Wellness Counseling
Chapter 1 Introduction to Wellness Counseling
The Value of Wellness
Wellness Is Who We Are
The World Needs Wellness Counselors
The Wellness Platform
Counseling With the Whole Person
Strength and Prevention Based
Applicable Across the Life Span
Applicable Across Presenting Concerns
Wellness Is Transtheoretical and Honors the Change Process
Wellness Is for Counselors Too!
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
Resources
References
Chapter 2 History and Background
Ancient Wellness
Ayurveda
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Greek and Roman Medicine
Modern Wellness Movements
Theoretical Wellness Models in Counseling
Wellness at the Core of the Counseling Profession
Hettler’s Six Dimensions of Wellness Model
The Indivisible Self Model of Wellness (IS-Wel)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Research
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
Resources
References
Chapter 3 Trends in Health and Wellness
Advances in Modern Medicine and Lifestyle Diseases
Social Determinants of Health
Health and Mental Health Disparities
Health Policy, Health Promotion, and Advocacy
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
Resources
References
Part II The Five Domains of Wellness
Chapter 4 Mind
The Brain
Stress Response
Rewiring the Brain, Retrain the Mind
Perception and Depression
Neurogenesis and Trauma
Neurobiology of Mindfulness
Biology, Cognition, and Behavior Change
Counseling Interventions
First-Wave Interventions
Second-Wave Interventions
Third-Wave Interventions
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
Resources
References
Chapter 5 Body
Physical Activity and Health
Nutrition
Nutrition and Health
Cancer and Antioxidants
Body Image
Counseling Interventions
Media Literacy
Barriers to Body Wellness
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
Resources
References
Chapter 6 Spirit
Spirituality
Spiritual Development Theory
Spiritual Struggles
Meaning Making
Gratitude
Career Development and Service
EcoWellness
Barriers to Spirit Wellness
Counseling Interventions
Conclusion
Resources
References
Chapter 7 Emotion
Emotional Intelligence (EI)
Emotion Regulation
Linking Emotions to Health
Emotional Expression/Positivity
Specific Emotional Processes Related to Wellness
Happiness
Optimism and Hope
Forgiveness
Cultivating Positive Emotions and Counselor Interventions
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
Resources
References
Chapter 8 Connection
Social Support
Supporting Others
Social Isolation
Benefits of Connection Wellness
Trauma
SMI
Navigating Obstacles to Connection Wellness
Social Skills
Social Media
Cultural Considerations in Connection Wellness
Assessment and Intervention
Interconnected Interventions
Connection and Body
Connection and Spirit
Connection and Mind
Connection and Emotion
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
Resources
References
Part III Wellness Counseling in Action
Chapter 9 Assessment and Case Conceptualization
Co-Creating Definitions of Holistic and Domain-Specific Wellness With Your Client
Critical Concepts in Wellness Psychoeducation During Assessment
Assessing Wellness Strengths and Goals
Wellness Measures
Balancing Wellness and Clinical Assessments
Multicultural Considerations
Wellness-Based Client Conceptualization
Benefits of Wellness Assessment
Applying Wellness Concepts With Clients in Crisis
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
Resources
References
Chapter 10 Treatment Planning
Wellness Intervention Planning Process
Intervention Planning at the Primary Level
Intervention Planning at the Secondary and Tertiary Levels
Transtheoretical Model (TTM)
Change Processes
Stages of Change
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Brainstorming
Goal Setting
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time Related
Selecting Interventions
Evidence-Based Interventions
Client Readiness
Client Culture, Religion, Values, and Family System
Scope of Practice and Collaboration
Case Example
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
Resources
References
Chapter 11 Interventions
Principles of Wellness Counseling
Solution-Focused Counseling
The Covert Antecedents Model of Relapse: A Foundation for Wellness Intervention
Wellness Self-Assessment Intervention
Wellness Boosters
Wellness Balancers
Daily Wellness Practices (DWPs)
Working Your Wellness Plan
Wellness in Action
Capitalizing on Success: The Wellness Progress Check-In
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
References
Chapter 12 Wellness Counseling for Couples, Families, and Groups
The Importance of Wellness for Couples and Families
Couples
Families
Couples Counseling Assessment
Understanding Couple Wellness
Wellness-Based Goal Setting With Couples
Wellness Interventions for Couples
Mind Wellness
Body Wellness
Spirit Wellness
Emotion Wellness
Connection Wellness
Understanding Family Wellness
Mind Wellness
Body Wellness
Spirit Wellness
Emotion Wellness
Connection Wellness
Wellness-Based Goal Setting With Families
Wellness Interventions With Families
Connection Wellness
Emotion Wellness
Spirit Wellness
Body Wellness
Mind Wellness
Family Wellness Balancers and Failed Solutions
A Note About Technology
Wellness in Groups
Wellness Group: Session 1
Introduction and Discussion
Wellness Group: Session 2
Stress and Burnout
Wellness Group: Session 3
Wellness Dimensions
Wellness Group: Session 4
Wellness Grid
Wellness Group: Session 5
Wellness Dimension Goals
Wellness Group: Session 6
Identifying Barriers and Closure
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
Resources
References
Part IV Wellness Counseling Across the Life Span
Chapter 13 Wellness Counseling With Children, Adolescents, and Emerging Adults
Introduction to Child and Adolescent Wellness
Wellness in Primary Care
Wellness in K–12 Schools
Mindsets and Behaviors
Classroom Lessons
Small Groups
Individual Counseling
Recommendations
Collaborate With Other Service Providers in the School
Create a School Wellness Committee
Collaborate With Community Organizations and Service Providers
Advocate for School Wellness Policies
Provide Resources on the School Website
Offer Services to Families
Postsecondary
University 101
Campus Wellness Initiatives
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
Resources
References
Chapter 14 Wellness Counseling With Early, Midlife, and Older Adults
Developmental Considerations for Emerging Adults
The Context of Emerging Adulthood
What Is Emerging Adulthood?
The Transition Framework
Wellness Interventions for Emerging Adults
Middle Adulthood
Wellness Interventions for Clients in Middle Adulthood
Older Adulthood
Wellness Interventions With Older Adults
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
Resources
References
Chapter 15 Wellness Counseling for Counselors
Counselor Susceptibility to Burnout and Impairment
Self-Care
Wellness Intervention Plan
Cues of Low Counselor Wellness Across the Five Domains
Balancers and Boosters and Suggestions for Counselor Wellness
Wellness in Supervision
Brief Summary of the WELMS
Phase and Activities
Organizational Wellness
Conclusion
Reflection Prompts
Resources
References
Index
Technical Support
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