Study Guide for the National Counselor Exam and CPCE

by Andrew A Helwig

The Study Guide for the National Counselor Exam and CPCE has been revised and updated. Over 400 pages in length, the study guide covers the eight CACREP core areas found on the NCE, CPCE, and many similar exams. The recent NBCC national survey of practicing counselors generated a re-alignment of the work domains or context areas (NBCC refers to the survey results as a new content outline). The overall result is that the NCE and CPCE will become more oriented to clinical mental health issues. Other recent revisions to the Study Guide relational cultural theory, changes in workforce trends, HIPPA updates, and initiatives in licensure portability. The 2021 revision includes information about the COVID-19 Pandemic's influences on mental health, couples and families, the counseling profession, and the workplace. There are updates about the use of telemental health distance counseling. Beginning in 2020, NBCC made changes to the number of NCE questions which come from each of the eight CACREP core areas. Prior to 2020, the number of items from each area was the same for several years. This is no longer true. Counselors should be aware of these changes to assist in their preparation to take the NCE. These changes are explained in this Study Guide revision. The Study Guide includes two practice exams, study tips, test taking strategies, the ACA Code of Ethics and additional exam prep resources. Because the information in the eight core areas is double-spaced, with considerable outlining of material and the BOLDING of important concepts, the Study Guide material is manageable and the book is user-friendly. It is also available for download.

420 pages, Spiral-bound

Published March 15, 2021

Reviews

[Shelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full disclosure: I didn’t read this entire book. I used the practice tests and Helwig’s suggestions for studying that were really helpful to prepare for the CPCE. I also used the book in conjunction with the behavioral health pocket prep app to prepare for the exam which I successfully passed. The sections are simple and organized without a lot of extra unnecessary info. Recommend this resource!

[Tessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful! I passed my CPCE using this book and the “purple book”. Highly recommend.