Administrative Leaders and School Counselors Building on Theories, Standards, and Experiences for Optimal Mental Health Collaboration

Part 1: Incorporating a Foundation of Mental Health in School Counseling 

1. Mental and Behavioral Health in Schools  

Judy A. Nelson, Lisa A. Wines, Natalie Fikac

2. School Counselors’ Perspective of Mental Health in Schools  

Chenda Moore

3. Promoting Positive Mental Health in Changing Times  

Lorry Royal

4. Restorative Practices that Support Student Mental Health Concerns 

Christina Shaw

Part 2: Integrating Mental Health in the Development and Training of School Counselors 

5. Leadership Models for School Counselors to Promote Mental Health  

Sandy Benavidez and Natalie Fikac

6. Training School Counselors in Graduate Programs to be Mental Health Conscious  

Judy A. Nelson and Lisa A. Wines

7.  Student Development and Performance in Academics, Intrapersonal, and Dispositions for School Counselors-in-Training to Address Mental Health Needs  

Lisa A. Wines

8. Dynamic School Counselor Professional Development Focusing on Continuous Mental Health Education 

Natalie Fikac

9.  Site Supervision and Mentorship: Practices that Influence Positive Mental Health in Schools 

Sandy Benavidez and Kimberly McGough

Part 3: Examining Mental Health Expertise in the Hiring and Retention of Highly Qualified School Counselors 

10. Character and Disposition as Necessary Measures of Success for School Counselors’ as Mental Health Professionals  

Jeni Janek

11. What Directors Need to Know about the Comprehensive School Counseling Programs that Support Student Mental Health 

Jennifer Akins

12. Interviewing and Placement of School Counselors to Include Mental Health Practices  

Amy Cmadalka, Laurie Rodriguez and Carla Voelkel

13. Creating & Maintaining the Best School Counseling Team for Mental Health and Wellness Crow

Monya Crow and Jill Adams

Part 4: Developing, Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Utilizing a Mental Health Perspective 

14. Managing Programs that Support Mental Health  

Tisha Kolek

15. Mental Health Considerations for District and School Level Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Plans  

Benny Malone

16. Data Collection and Analysis Supporting Systemic Approaches to Mental Health  

Ernest Cox

17. Accountability Measures for Positive Mental Health  

Loree Munro

18. Utilizing Budgets, Grants, Donations, and Financial Audits to Support Mental Health  

Seretha Augustine and Judy A. Nelson

19. Partnerships that Streamline Mental Health Services in Schools

Carlete Metoyer

Part 5: Professional Advocacy to Ensure Mental Health Services for all Students  

20. School Counselors Advocating for Mental Health Practices  

Lesley Casarez

21. Administrative Leaders and School Counselors Advocating for Supporting Mental Health in Their Programs

Summer Martin

Biography

Lisa A. Wines, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC, is a professor at Prairie View A & M University and CEO of L & A Professional Services, LLC in Texas.

Judy A. Nelson, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC, is the sole proprietor of Nelson Consulting in Tucson, Arizona.

Natalie Fikac, Ed.D., CSC, SMART, CTDLF, is the owner, CEO, and lead consultant at Wellness First Consulting in Texas.

"With the need for mental health services, at an all-time high, this book comes at the right time. This is not only a book for school counselors, but also for administrators as they develop their team to better envelope the whole child.　Administrative Leaders and School Counselors: Building on Theories, Standards, and Experiences for Optimal Mental Health Collaboration is a must read for future school counselors and those that lead them."

Dr. Don Beck, Ed.D., Superintendent Marion ISD

"Administrative Leaders and School Counselors: Building on Theories, Standards, and Experiences for Optimal Mental Health Collaboration provides an exceptional roadmap filled with evidenced-based resources, relevant information from experts in the field and equips administrative leaders and counselors with the tools necessary to create a system that embraces the plate on which all education rests, student mental wellness. As a former Director of Student Services, professional school counselor and licensed clinician, I highly recommend this book as go-to resource for both administrative leaders and school counselors."

Dr. Jennifer Roberts, Ed.D., LPC-S, CSC, Regional Director for HOPE Squad