NCMHCE Exam Review

Define body dysmorphic disorder Explore symptoms and issues experienced by people with BDD Identify common co-occurring issues Review literature on current treatment strategies for BDD

Explore common disabilities Identify bidirectional PACER impacts and interventions to address them

Learn how to conduct a biopsychosocial interview and why it is important Physical: CAMP CHANT Affective/Cognitive: ATOMIC CHIPPER Environmental: SS SHIP Relational: ABCDEFs Spiritual: CHIRP

Review identified treatment planning skills

Review goals and interventions to address anxiety, anger, grief, blended families and child issues.

The indications and contraindications for group therapy Types of groups Stages of group formation Group curative factors Therapist's role in group Models of career counseling Career counseling assessment instruments

Review the stages of treatment Review theoretical approaches for individual counseling including CBT Behaviorism Humanistic Developmental

Explore issues related to the counseling relationships with people who are culturally different Identify approaches to use with culturally diverse clients

Identify the characteristics of a dangerousness assessment Identify factors associated with a high risk for violence Identify steps in preventing danger to others Review special cases Domestic violence Child Abuse Elder Abuse Substance Abuse Eating Disorders Emergency calls from nonclients

Review crisis theory and the varying types of crises Describe the stages of crisis Identify the features of a general crisis assessment Differentiate between a crisis and suicide assessment Identify factors associated with a high risk of suicide Review legal and ethical responsibilities (Tarasoff and Bellah vs. Greenson Explore prevention and intervention strategies

Summary - Self Esteem and efficacy - Developmental stage and unresolved crises - Current social relationships - Social relationship patterns - Personality styles and traits - Environmental factors (housing, finances, community attachment etc.) - Integration using an interactive person in situation approach.

Define assessment Review acronyms to help you remember what to look for when assessing for a problem.

Categories of information Presenting issue Mental Status Exam Emotional Behavioral Physical Personality Coping Skills Family of Origin Culture Social Supports and interpersonal relationships Environment live and work Developmental stage Activities of daily living and ability for independence Motivation

Screening Questions and Common Diagnosis

Evaluation of a clients current mental functioning Combined with other information to arrive at formal diagnosis Behavioral Aspects Physical characteristics (ethnicity, cleanliness, weight, dress--age and setting appropriateness) Communication barriers Alertness Movement and activity (tension, perseverative movements, non-goal-directed behaviors, itching/picking) Facial expressions and continuity with words Eye contact Speech patterns (articulation, stuttering, mumbling, baby-talk, use of cultural dialects) Attitude toward therapist