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50 TPC D igest Full article and references: Tomlinson-Clarke, S. M., & Georges, C. M. (2014). DSM-5 : A commentary on integrating multicultural and strength-based considerations into counseling training and practice. The Professional Counselor , 4 , 272–281. doi:10.15241/stc.4.3.272 The Professional Counselor DIGEST Volume 4, Issue 3 http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org © 2014 NBCC, Inc. and Affiliates education involves a review of the counseling profession’s core curricular and professional practices, a review of the DSM-5 , and an examination of beliefs and assumptions about people and models of helping that support learning and change. Important considerations for teaching the DSM-5 are directly related to understanding the diagnostic process and implications for models of helping used to conceptualize counseling goals and interventions with clients. Teaching the DSM-5 to counseling students in a way that is consistent with counseling theory and practice involves identifying a model of helping that is congruent with professional counseling identity. The integration of a strength-based framework and counselor preparation ensures a holistic approach to assessment and treatment.