A counselor's introduction to neuroscience /
McHenry, Bill,1971-
Sikorski, Angela M.
McHenry, Jim,1937-
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: 1.An Introduction to the Intertwined Nature of the Fields of Neurobiology and Counseling -- Introduction -- The First Force-Psychoanalysis -- The Second Force-Behaviorism -- The Third Force-Humanism -- The Fourth Force-Multiculturalism -- The Fifth Force-Neurocounseling -- There Is Room for All of Us in Neurocounseling -- Neurocounseling-An Additive Feature-Not a Full Pendulum Swing -- Chapter Review Questions -- 2.Overview of the Brain and Central Nervous System -- Understanding the Brain -- The Nervous System-The Macroscopic Approach -- The Brain -- Cross-Hemispheric Communication -- Lobes -- Neuroanatomy -- Chapter Review Questions -- 3.Brain Development and Brain Plasticity -- Brain Development -- Birth through Adolescence -- What Is Plasticity? -- History of Brain Plasticity -- Conclusion -- Chapter Review Questions -- 4.The Differential Impact of Different Counseling Approaches on the Brain -- Neuroplasticity -- Interpersonal Relationships, the Counseling Relationship, and Core Concepts across Most Counseling Approaches -- Stuckness/Perseveration -- Social Interest -- Rapid Eye Movement Desensitization (REMD) -- Person-Centered Counseling -- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) -- Attachments and Stages of Life -- Imagery, Mindfulness, and Meditation -- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) -- Play/Expressive Arts -- Conclusion -- Chapter Review Questions -- 5.Neurobiological and Neuropsychological Aspects of Mental Health -- Top Down vs. Bottom Up -- Neuroplasticity -- Are We There Yet? -- Depression -- Serotonin -- Anxiety -- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) -- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) -- Schizophrenia -- ADHD -- Drugs and Alcohol -- Cutting -- Conclusion -- Chapter Review Questions -- 6.Psychotropic Medications -- Your Worldview and Medications -- Advocacy -- Who Is Prescribing the Medications? -- What the Medications Actually Do -- Classifications of Psychotropic Medications -- Serotonin-Based Medications -- SSRIs -- SNRIs -- Tricyclics -- MAOIs -- Mood Stabilizers -- Lithium-Based -- Anticonvulsants -- Antipsychotics -- Anti-anxiety Medications -- Stimulants -- Use of Medications -- Self-Medication -- Conclusion -- Chapter Review Questions -- 7.Assessment of Brain Function (with Tommie Hughes) -- Assessment in Counseling-The MSE -- Tests of Neuro-Function -- Self-Report Inventories and Checklists of Neuro-Function -- Brain Scans -- Computerized Tomography (CT) -- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) -- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) -- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) -- Use What You Know -- Conclusion -- Chapter Review Questions -- 8.Brain Activity in Action -- Case of -- Sue -- Joe -- Ali -- Tim -- Conclusion.
Neuropsychology.
Neurobiology.
Counseling.
Neuropsychology
Brain
Counseling
Neurobiology