Dr. Andrew Helwig has launched an updated website in order to better serve students and practicing counselors preparing for the NCE and CPCE counselor certification examinations. The new website provides exam preparation tips, practice exams, state licensure requirements, access to Dr. Helwig’s Study Guides, and many other resources to assist students and practicing counselors in…
Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE)
The Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) is an important and far-reaching wholly controlled affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). One of its successes lies in the development and administration of the CPCE which is used by over 320 universities and colleges. That impacts thousands of graduate students each year. The CPCE…
Current Counselor Exam Prep Information
This section is designed to keep readers informed as to current professional counselor-related information. This info will focus on national issues, trends and exam schedules. ACA Division Changes Two of the 19 divisions in ACA (www.counseling.org) have changed their names: (See Page 283 of the Study Guide for the National Counselor Examination and CPCE) Association…
NBCC Revised Code of Ethics
The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) published a new code of ethics which was effective in March. The code establishes minimum ethical behaviors and expectations for ethical practice by all counselors certified by NBCC or applicants for certification. A copy of the code of ethics is available as a PDF document on NBCC’s website,…
DSM-5
Recently the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition, was released by the American Psychiatric Association. This serves as the official mental disorder classification system used in medical fields and consequently “the bible” for insurance companies who reimburse practitioners for mental health services provided to their eligible covered employees. There are several areas…