Wellness Counseling: A Holistic Approach to Prevention and Intervention

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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. 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 EULA