Cognitive-behavioral therapy models are evolving to take into account the impact of physiological responses on client distress and the secondary role of conscious cognitions and beliefs in perpetuating distress and dysfunction. This article presents an accessible and practical description of a neuroscience-informed cognitive-behavior therapy model, in the hope that readers will learn how to apply this model in practice.
Despite the growing momentum to infuse neuroscience into counseling, neuroscience-related publications are relatively scant in flagship counseling journals. In response, this January 2017 edition of the Journal of Mental Health Counseling introduces a new section entitled “Neurocounseling” that will remedy this gap in the literature. This article provides a rationale for the creation of the Neurocounseling section that includes a discussion of current trends in research initiatives, the evolution of the term neurocounseling, and the existing neuroscience-related publications in flagship counseling journals. Additionally, this article outlines the vision for the Neurocounseling section that will aid readers as they conceptualize and conduct neurocounseling research as well as prepare manuscripts for publication.
In 2016, the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) celebrated its 40th year. This retrospective article incorporates documents and interviews with key leaders to examine the development of clinical mental health counseling and outline projected future directions. Particular attention is given to the importance of events during the past decade and the needs of the membership for the coming decade.
In response to Wilkinson's (2018) critique of humanistic counseling's alliance with neuroscience, the author explores the concept of the brain–body divide, proposes an adjustment to Wilkinson's quadripartite model, and suggests ways for humanistic counselors to integrate levels of consciousness and the brain–body connection into their work with clients.
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