1 for specific request mail
Foundations of Mental Health Counseling Questions
and Correct Answers | Latest Update
Difference between Counseling and other professions 1.—
Ans: Compared to Psychologists and Social Workers, CMHC are licensed
at the Masters level.
Difference between Counseling and other professions 2.—
Ans: Primary purpose is counseling.
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Difference between the Medical and Wellness models 1—
Ans: Medical Model - Mental illness just like physical illness, treatment
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practices from medicine can be applied, address the "problem", focus on
medication and medical interventions.
Difference between the Medical and Wellness models 2—
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Ans: Wellness Model - mental and emotional issues are normal part of
human development. Holistic focus. Focus on improving life, not just on
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problem.
What was the CMHA?—
Ans: Community Mental Health Act. 1963. President Kennedy. First time
US Govern. involved in mental health. Created Community Mental Health
Centers. Focus was on deinstitutionalization.
Basic History of mental health services.—
Ans: 19th century societal changes from farm to manufacturing. Frank
Parsons - Vocational counseling focused.
Mid 20th Century
Carl Rodgers - shift to client needs and well-being. Client centered.
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Late 1970 - AMHCA formed to address need for licensure.
Major organizations/types in counseling—
Ans: CACREP - Council for Accredidation of Counseling & Related
Educational Programs.
AMHCA - American Mental Health Counselor Association
ACA - American Counselor Association
NCC - National Certified Counselor
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CCMHC - Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
MAC - Master Addictions Counselor
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CCFC - Certified Clinical Forensic Counselor
RPT - Registered Play Theripist
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MCFC - Marriage, Couple, & Family Counselor
Principle Ethics:—
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Ans: What Should I Do?
Autonomy—
Ans: Respecting the rights of clients to make their own decisions
Nonmaleficence—
Ans: Do no harm
Beneficence—
Ans: Promoting the mental health and wellness of clients
Justice—
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Ans: Commitment to fairness in professional relationships
Fidelity—
Ans: Fulfilling promises made, and reinforcing trust
Veracity—
Ans: Truthfulness
Virtue Ethics:—
Ans: Who Should I Be?
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Integrity—
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Ans: Doing what is right according to one's beliefs, rather than fear of
consequences.
Discernment—
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Ans: Tolerance of ambiguity, maintaining perspective, understanding of
causality.
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Acceptance of Emotion—
Ans: Belief that emotion is valuable and informs reason.
Interdependence with the Community—
Ans: Awareness of context.
Confidentiality - sharing info—
Ans: Clerical or assistants, colleagues or experts, working under
supervision (must have permission), other professionals coordinating
services (must have permission).
Confidentiality - exceptions when danger—
Ans: Abuse & neglect of children
Foundations of Mental Health Counseling Questions
and Correct Answers | Latest Update
Difference between Counseling and other professions 1.—
Ans: Compared to Psychologists and Social Workers, CMHC are licensed
at the Masters level.
Difference between Counseling and other professions 2.—
Ans: Primary purpose is counseling.
Assignment Expert
Difference between the Medical and Wellness models 1—
Ans: Medical Model - Mental illness just like physical illness, treatment
Guru01 - Stuvia
practices from medicine can be applied, address the "problem", focus on
medication and medical interventions.
Difference between the Medical and Wellness models 2—
2026
Ans: Wellness Model - mental and emotional issues are normal part of
human development. Holistic focus. Focus on improving life, not just on
©
problem.
What was the CMHA?—
Ans: Community Mental Health Act. 1963. President Kennedy. First time
US Govern. involved in mental health. Created Community Mental Health
Centers. Focus was on deinstitutionalization.
Basic History of mental health services.—
Ans: 19th century societal changes from farm to manufacturing. Frank
Parsons - Vocational counseling focused.
Mid 20th Century
Carl Rodgers - shift to client needs and well-being. Client centered.
, 2 for specific request mail
Late 1970 - AMHCA formed to address need for licensure.
Major organizations/types in counseling—
Ans: CACREP - Council for Accredidation of Counseling & Related
Educational Programs.
AMHCA - American Mental Health Counselor Association
ACA - American Counselor Association
NCC - National Certified Counselor
Assignment Expert
CCMHC - Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
MAC - Master Addictions Counselor
Guru01 - Stuvia
CCFC - Certified Clinical Forensic Counselor
RPT - Registered Play Theripist
2026
MCFC - Marriage, Couple, & Family Counselor
Principle Ethics:—
©
Ans: What Should I Do?
Autonomy—
Ans: Respecting the rights of clients to make their own decisions
Nonmaleficence—
Ans: Do no harm
Beneficence—
Ans: Promoting the mental health and wellness of clients
Justice—
, 3 for specific request mail
Ans: Commitment to fairness in professional relationships
Fidelity—
Ans: Fulfilling promises made, and reinforcing trust
Veracity—
Ans: Truthfulness
Virtue Ethics:—
Ans: Who Should I Be?
Assignment Expert
Integrity—
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Ans: Doing what is right according to one's beliefs, rather than fear of
consequences.
Discernment—
2026
Ans: Tolerance of ambiguity, maintaining perspective, understanding of
causality.
©
Acceptance of Emotion—
Ans: Belief that emotion is valuable and informs reason.
Interdependence with the Community—
Ans: Awareness of context.
Confidentiality - sharing info—
Ans: Clerical or assistants, colleagues or experts, working under
supervision (must have permission), other professionals coordinating
services (must have permission).
Confidentiality - exceptions when danger—
Ans: Abuse & neglect of children
