Discussion Topic #2 – Chapter 1 – History of and Professional Identity in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Introduction Section in Integrated Behavioral Health
(300 words minimum for main posting with 200 word replies)
Chapter 1 of the Gladding text presents the evolution of the professional counseling model beginning with the 1910’s.
The Introduction section in the Hunter, Goodie, Oordt, & Dobmeyer text describes Integrated Care.
For this discussion:
- Select and briefly discuss at least one important happening in the evolution of professional counseling for each of four time periods. Include the 1920’s – 1930’s, 1940’s – 1950’s, 1960’s – 1970’s, and 1980’s – 1990’s
- Why is it important to understand this evolutionary process?
- How does the evolution of Integrated Behavioral Health Care relate to the needs of the 21st Century?
- Minimum of 300 word posting with 200 word replies to two classmates refrencing both the textbooks, as well as outside sources to support your thinking.
Requirements: 300 words
