National Counselor Exam (NCE) and Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE)

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National Counselor Exam (NCE) and Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE)

Your Study Guide for Success, Book and Online Exam Prep

Editors

KaRae' NMK Powers-Carey, PhD, BSN, RN, LCMHCS, LLP, LCAS, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH

LoriAnn Sykes Stretch, PhD, LPC (VA), LCMHC-S (NC), NCC, ACS, BC-TMH

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Designed to bolster CPCE and NCE exam success on the first try, this unique study guide takes the mystery out of exam preparation by providing concrete strategies for mastering essential information, end-of-chapter quizzes providing prompt reinforcement of content, two full-length exams mirroring the NCE and CPCE in format and breadth, and proven tactics for mitigating test anxiety. The resource is organized around the latest exam outline from the NBCC so that candidates can focus on the information needed to pass the exam. Sample questions specific to chapter content are dissected to guide readers step-by-step toward a correct response, and comprehensive rationales for both correct and incorrect answers enable users to navigate “distractor” pitfalls.

The book offers an extensive review of clinical mental health counseling CACREP Common Core Areas and NBCC work behavior domains to align with chapter content. Outstanding features of this top-notch study guide include overviews of the CPCE and NCE exams and detailed and highlighted differences between work behaviors and the eight core-areas for professional clinical mental health counseling. Each chapter covers everything you need to know to pass the exam and includes end-of-chapter questions to check your knowledge. The review concludes with two full-length practice tests to get you ready for exam day. With 750 practice questions, detailed review content and answer rationales, and access to ExamPrepConnect, this study aid empowers you with the tools and materials to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time, guaranteed! Know that you're ready. Know that you'll pass with Springer Publishing Exam Prep.

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Contents

List of Contributors

Preface

Acknowledgments

SECTION I. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF EXAMS

Chapter 1. How to Use This Book, Managing Test Anxiety, and Test Taking Strategies

Chapter 2. Overview of the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE)

Chapter 3. Overview of the National Counselor Examination (NCE)

SECTION II. TEST DOMAINS REVIEW

Chapter 4. Professional Practice and Ethics

Chapter 5. Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis

Chapter 6. Areas of Clinical Focus

Chapter 7. Treatment Planning for Counselors

Chapter 8. Counseling Skills and Interventions

Chapter 9. Core Counseling Attributes

SECTION III. MOCK EXAMS

Chapter 10. Mock Exams

Chapter 11. Mock Exam Answer Key and Rationales

Appendix: Counseling Acronyms

Authors

KaRae' NMK Powers-Carey, PhD, BSN, RN, LCMHCS, LLP, LCAS, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and relocated to Cary, North Carolina, in 2007 where she continues to reside. Carey has been a practicing mental health clinician for many years. She earned her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and School Guidance Counseling from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.

Carey practices her passion for facilitating holistic care in her multidisciplinary career as a clinical mental health counselor, professor, and RN. She has earned several college degrees including two associate degrees in social science, two bachelor's degrees (Psychology and Nursing), a master's degree (Clinical Psychology), and a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and School Guidance Counseling.

Carey is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (NC), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (NC), Master's Ltd. Psychologist (MI), and Licensed Guidance School Counselor (MI and NC) and Registered Nurse (NC Compact, MI, VT). She also holds certifications as a Board Certified Telemental Health Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Nationally Certified Counselor.

LoriAnn Sykes Stretch, PhD, LPC (VA), LCMHC-S (NC), NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, earned a PhD in Counselor Education from NC State University and an MS in Community and College Counseling from Longwood University. Stretch is an LCMHC-Supervisor (NC), Licensed Professional Counselor (VA), National Certified Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Board Certified Telemental Health Provider. In addition, she is the President and conference co-chair for the Association for Creativity in Counseling and a member of AMCD's International Concerns Group. She has also served as Co-Chair for Counselor for Social Justice's Social Justice Advocacy Curriculum Taskforce and on the conference planning committee for the Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE). Previously, she has volunteered at the American Counseling Association (ACA) conference, served on the ACA Ethics Appeal Panel, presented at numerous ACA conferences, taught several invited preconference learning institutes, and served on the Cyber Taskforce.

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