Disaster Mental Health Counseling: A Guide to Preparing and Responding, 4th Edition, by Jane M. Webber (Editor) and J. Barry Mascari, offers a comprehensive resource for counselors, educators, students, and mental health responders. Published by the American Counseling Association on February 20, 2018, this essential guide equips professionals with current research and crucial skill-building information for effectively preparing for and responding to disaster situations. Expert contributors delve into effective clinical interventions for survivors across the immediate, intermediate, and long-term phases following traumatic events. This extensively revised edition aligns with 2016 CACREP Standards for disaster and trauma competencies and is structured into three key sections: Disaster Mental Health Counseling Foundations, Disaster and Trauma Response in the Community, and Disasters and Mass Violence at Schools and Universities. Readers will find real-world applications for a variety of settings and diverse populations, enhanced by personal accounts and vital lessons learned from responders in the “In Our Own Words” feature. Each chapter includes discussion questions, and practical case studies are integrated throughout the text. ISBN-10: 1556203616, ISBN-13: 978-1556203619.