Preventing veteran suicide
As veteran suicide rates continue to rise, counselors can incorporate creative clinical approaches to better serve those who serve us. The post Preventing veteran suicide appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - September 9, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Justina Wong Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives Suicide veterans Source Type: research

Rewriting the client ’s narrative through colors
Color therapy offers a nonintrusive and engaging way to help clients gain a greater understanding of themselves and others. The post Rewriting the client’s narrative through colors appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - September 8, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Jetaun Bailey, Heather Hodge, Beverly Andes, Bryan Gere and CharMayne Jackson Tags: Counseling Today Member Insights Creativity self-discovery Source Type: research

The shame of sexual addiction
Sexual addiction is shrouded in shame and secrecy, which can prevent clients from seeking treatment and receiving the help they need to lead a healthy sexual lifestyle. The post The shame of sexual addiction appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - September 6, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Scott Stolarick Tags: Counseling Today Member Insights behavioral addiction Sexual Wellness shame Source Type: research

Counseling Today recognized with four awards
The Counseling Today staff won a total of four awards in APEX 2022, the 34th annual awards program recognizing excellence in publishing. The post Counseling Today recognized with four awards appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - September 6, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Counseling Today American Counseling Association Source Type: research

From the President: The journey to finding meaningful work
"This month, I challenge you to consider what you need to do professionally and personally to follow your values and passion while taking into account your overall wellness." The post From the President: The journey to finding meaningful work appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - September 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kimberly N. Frazier Tags: Counseling Today From the President Source Type: research

Counseling Connoisseur: Fostering female mentorship in counseling
Female mentorship can help women in counseling better navigate the barriers they face and improve to their psychosocial and clinical growth. The post Counseling Connoisseur: Fostering female mentorship in counseling appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - August 31, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Cheryl Fisher Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives Counseling Connoisseur Counselor Educators Audience Professional Issues women Source Type: research

Breaking the silence around the childhood sexual abuse of Black men
The childhood sexual abuse of Black men remains a taboo subject, but counselors can help clients break the silence and reclaim their own power. The post Breaking the silence around the childhood sexual abuse of Black men appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - August 30, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Lisa R. Rhodes Tags: Counseling Today Features sexual abuse therapeutic alliance Source Type: research

Shawn E. Boynes: The right leader at the right time
"We are embarking on creating the next life cycle for ACA, and in order to do that, I want members to fully engage in charting the course. This is your organization; I, along with staff, am a steward of it." The post Shawn E. Boynes: The right leader at the right time appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - August 29, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Counseling Today Tags: Counseling Today Special Features American Counseling Association Source Type: research

Counseling a broken heart
Romantic breakups often come with a lot of painful feelings and loss, but when processed in counseling, they can also be an opportunity to connect with oneself and make meaning from the experience. The post Counseling a broken heart appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - August 24, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Bethany Bray Tags: Counseling Today Cover Stories relationships self-discovery Source Type: research

Voice of Experience: The search for intimacy
Counselors can help clients discover healthy ways to fulfill their human need for intimacy. The post Voice of Experience: The search for intimacy appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - August 17, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Gregory K. Moffatt Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives relationships Voice of Experience Source Type: research

Helping LGBTQ+ individuals — One story at a time
One counselor’s story of conversion therapy sparks others to reach out for support and guidance. The post Helping LGBTQ+ individuals — One story at a time appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - August 12, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Luke Romesberg Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives LGBTQ Issues Source Type: research

Compromising care: An occupational hazard for counseling leaders
Counseling leaders face difficult choices when they work in an environment where the organizational values clash with their own personal and professional ones. The post Compromising care: An occupational hazard for counseling leaders appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - August 10, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Lindsay Johnson and Ane Turner Johnson Tags: Counseling Today Member Insights Professional Issues workplace stress Source Type: research

A cognitive behavioral understanding of social anxiety disorder
Once clients understand that anxiety is not something that is going to disappear altogether, they can turn their attention to managing it and loosening the grip it has on their lives. The post A cognitive behavioral understanding of social anxiety disorder appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - August 8, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Brad Imhoff Tags: Counseling Today Knowledge Share exposure social anxiety stress & anxiety Source Type: research

Increasing mental health access through school and community partnerships
Some schools are partnering with mental health agencies to address the rise in mental health needs among students. The post Increasing mental health access through school and community partnerships appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - August 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Jessica Holt Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives School Counseling school counselors audience Source Type: research

Growing up between cultures
Counseling can provide third-culture kids with a space to grieve their losses and celebrate the beauty and possibility within their unique experiences. The post Growing up between cultures appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - August 2, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Lindsey Phillips Tags: Counseling Today Features culture Human Development Across the Lifespan self-discovery Source Type: research