Discussion Question

Chapter 15 :  Nystul, M. S. (2016). Introduction to counseling, 5th Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

1.  What do you think are the major issues associated with substance abuse?  How should mental health counselors address these issues?   How can the "stages of change" concept be useful in treating substance abuse?   

2.  What are the warning signs of suicide, and what would you do if you became aware of someone having these signs?  What should a counselor do in this situation?  

3.  What are your views about providing Mental Health counseling via the Internet?

4.  What do you think are the major challenges of mental health counseling?   Would you consider entering this profession?