Main description:

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.

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