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1-4: Questions & Answers. A PLUS Solutions
Professional Counselors apply... - ANSWERMental health, psychotherapeutic &
human development principles
LPCs facilitate... - ANSWERHuman development, life span adjustment; prevent
assess, evaluate & treat mental, emotional & behavioral disorders & distress;
conduct assessments & evals; establish Tx plans & goals; evaluate Tx plans &
interventions.
Counseling is defined as - ANSWERAssisting clients through therapeutic relationship,
using combo of mental health & development principles/methods & P/T to achieve
mental, emotional, physical, social, moral, educational, spiritual or career-related
development & adjustment across the life span.
Assessment is defined as - ANSWERSelecting, administering, scoring & interpreting
instruments designed to assess aptitude's, abilities, achievements, interests,
personal characteristics, disabilities & mental, emotional & behavioral D/o
What assessments are LPCs NOT able to use? - ANSWERStandardized projective
techniques such as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic
Apperception.
Consulting means... - ANSWERThe application of scientific principles & procedures in
counseling & human development to provide assistance in understanding & solving
current or potential problems that the person seeking consultation may have w/
another individual, group or organization.
Referral means... - ANSWEREvaluating & identifying needs of counselee to determine
the advisability of referral to other specialists, informing the counselor of such
judgement & communicating as requested if deemed appropriate to such referral
source.
LPCs are regulated by... - ANSWERTexas Occupations Code Chapter 503 -
Professional Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as -
ANSWERLicensed Professional Counselors Act
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed
Professional Counselors Act does NOT allow for... - ANSWERpractice of medicine,
, law, counseling for government or educational institutions, counselor interns,
federal employees, social workers, pastoral counselors, public/private nonprofits,
rehab counselors & music therapists.
Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art therapy? -
ANSWERYES
LPCs are regulated by - ANSWERTexas State Board of Examiners of Professional
Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under - ANSWERThe
Department is State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... - ANSWERthe
person is licensed, trained, experienced or expert in counseling & engages in any
practice of counseling w/ individuals, couples, families & groups for compensation.
Counseling treatment intervention means... - ANSWERapplication of cognitive,
affective, behavioral, psychodynamic & systemic counseling strategies including
developmental, wellness & psychological dysfunction that reflect a pluralistic society.
Can a LPC diagnose or treat a physical condition or D/o? - ANSWERNo
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... - ANSWER9
members appointed by the governor including 5 LPCs (at least 3 in private practice &
1 counselor educator) & 4 members of the public.
How long is a Board members term? - ANSWER6 years w/ the terms of 3 members
expiring Feb 1 of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - ANSWERThe Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - ANSWERThe Board
What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing
complaints? - ANSWER1-written contracts for services, 2-sign prominently displayed
in the place of business & 3-bill for services provided by persons regulated by the
board.
Can the board request the department issue a subpoena to compel the attendance
of a relevant witness? - ANSWERYES
Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential? -
ANSWERNo, the nature of charges, disciplinary proceedings & final disciplinary
actions including warnings & reprimands by the board are subject to disclosure.