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by Rick Auger (Author)
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model urges school counselors to know every student and broaden their knowledge of mental health disorders. With more students in need of mental health services than ever before, the timing is ideal for a guide that equips staff to meet these challenges. The School Counselor's Mental Health Sourcebook provides tools for keeping students on track, including:
Methods for addressing many disorders, including anxiety, autism, and other disruptive behavior disordersIntervention strategies that work
Effective ways to collaborate with families from various cultures
The impact of culture and race on a child's mental health
Communicating with teachers and families about students' needs Rick Auger describes the disorders and strategies with a balance of simplicity and clinical depth. This time-saving resource gives busy school counselors strategies for helping students succeed in school and in life.
Author Biography
Rick Auger has been involved in the field of children's mental health for over twenty-five years. He was a school psychologist in an urban school district, a predoctoral intern in several outpatient mental health clinics, editor of Professional School Counseling, and has been a faculty member in the Department of Counseling and Student Personnel at Minnesota State University, Mankato since 2000. He lives in Mankato, Minnesota.
