Counseling is defined as - Answer Assisting clients through therapeutic relationship,
using combo of mental health & development principles/methods & P/T to achieve
mental, emotional, physical, social, moral, educational, spiritual or career-related
development & adjustment across the life span.
Assessment is defined as - Answer Selecting, administering, scoring & interpreting
instruments designed to assess aptitude's, abilities, achievements, interests, personal
characteristics, disabilities & mental, emotional & behavioral D/o
What assessments are LPCs NOT able to use? - Answer Standardized projective
techniques such as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic
Apperception.
Consulting means... - Answer The application of scientific principles & procedures in
counseling & human development to provide assistance in understanding & solving
current or potential problems that the person seeking consultation may have w/ another
individual, group or organization.
Referral means... - Answer Evaluating & identifying needs of counselee to determine
the advisability of referral to other specialists, informing the counselor of such
judgement & communicating as requested if deemed appropriate to such referral
source.
LPCs are regulated by... - Answer Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional
Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as -
Answer Licensed Professional Counselors Act
, Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed
Professional Counselors Act does NOT allow for... - Answer practice of medicine, law,
counseling for government or educational institutions, counselor interns, federal
employees, social workers, pastoral counselors, public/private nonprofits, rehab
counselors & music therapists.
Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art therapy? -
Answer YES
LPCs are regulated by - Answer Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional
Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under - Answer The
Department is State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... - Answer the person
is licensed, trained, experienced or expert in counseling & engages in any practice of
counseling w/ individuals, couples, families & groups for compensation.
Counseling treatment intervention means... - Answer application of cognitive, affective,
behavioral, psychodynamic & systemic counseling strategies including developmental,
wellness & psychological dysfunction that reflect a pluralistic society.
Can a LPC diagnose or treat a physical condition or D/o? - Answer No
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... - Answer 9
members appointed by the governor including 5 LPCs (at least 3 in private practice & 1
counselor educator) & 4 members of the public.
How long is a Board members term? - Answer 6 years w/ the terms of 3 members
expiring Feb 1 of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - Answer The Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - Answer The Board
What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing
complaints? - Answer 1-written contracts for services, 2-sign prominently displayed in
the place of business & 3-bill for services provided by persons regulated by the board.
Can the board request the department issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a
relevant witness? - Answer YES
Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential? - Answer
No, the nature of charges, disciplinary proceedings & final disciplinary actions including
warnings & reprimands by the board are subject to disclosure.
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