Addressing the Afghanistan humanitarian crisis
Counselors have a significant role to play in helping Afghan refugees and U.S. veterans as they face several challenges and conflicting emotions after the U.S.’s sudden withdrawal from Afghanistan this past summer. The post Addressing the Afghanistan humanitarian crisis appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - February 16, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Justina Wong Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives human rights immigration Military Source Type: research

Behind the book: Counseling Practice During Phases of a Pandemic Virus
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a soul wounding experience for many, and therapeutic post-disaster recovery requires transcending the mind, body and spirit for optimal health in the “new normal.” The post Behind the book: Counseling Practice During Phases of a Pandemic Virus appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - February 10, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Compiled by Bethany Bray Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives Coronavirus Source Type: research

Peer support, mad pride and disability justice
Turning toward the critical feedback that these social movements have for the mental health professions can aid counselors in repairing ruptures and strengthening the therapeutic work. The post Peer support, mad pride and disability justice appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - February 9, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Luke Romano Tags: Counseling Today Member Insights Rehabilitation & Disability Social Justice Source Type: research

One size does not fit all in couples counseling
Framework integration provides flexibility to personalize, individualize and sequence the treatment according to the stage of the process, all while safeguarding the therapeutic alliance. The post One size does not fit all in couples counseling appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - February 8, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Sara Schwarzbaum Tags: Counseling Today Member Insights Couples Marriage Source Type: research

Tapping the inner child to bolster couples counseling
Uncovering the childhood genesis of unresolved wounding, relational patterns and conflicts can help couples reach new levels of understanding and compassion. The post Tapping the inner child to bolster couples counseling appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - February 4, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Scott Gleeson Tags: Counseling Today Features Couples Source Type: research

Counseling From a Survivor ’s Perspective: The unrecognized grief of IPV survivors
Survivors of intimate partner violence experience a range of emotions, but their grief and loss after ending the abusive relationship often go unnoticed and unaddressed. The post Counseling From a Survivor’s Perspective: The unrecognized grief of IPV survivors appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - February 3, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Leontyne Evans Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives Counseling From a Survivor’s Perspective domestic violence Grief and Loss Source Type: research

CEO ’ s Message: Love and hope
"With all that is currently going on in the world, I also continue to be in awe of the love shown by so many professional counselors and counselor educators through efforts to improve our communities." The post CEO’s Message: Love and hope appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - February 2, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Richard Yep Tags: Counseling Today From the CEO Source Type: research

From the President: Archbishop Desmond Tutu knew love
This February, let’s end the need to possess others, control their narratives and selfishly use fear to harm their growth and development. The post From the President: Archbishop Desmond Tutu knew love appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - February 2, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: S. Kent Butler Tags: Counseling Today From the President Source Type: research

Building a foundation in premarital counseling
Professional counselors are blending aspects of couples counseling into premarital work to meet the needs of today’s couples. The post Building a foundation in premarital counseling appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - January 31, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Bethany Bray Tags: Counseling Today Features attachment Couples emotionally focused therapy Marriage Sexual Wellness Source Type: research

What the No Surprises Act means for counselors
ACA organized a town hall to discuss the changes counselors need to make to meet new requirements under the No Surprises Act. The post What the No Surprises Act means for counselors appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - January 28, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Lindsey Phillips Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives Counselors Audience Private Practice Management Source Type: research

Stress vs. anxiety vs. burnout: What ’s the difference?
People often view stress, anxiety and burnout as three interchangeable conditions, but understanding what differentiates them can help in addressing what lies at the heart of each. The post Stress vs. anxiety vs. burnout: What’s the difference? appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - January 26, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Lindsey Phillips Tags: Counseling Today Cover Stories stress & anxiety Source Type: research

Voice of Experience: Freud may have been right
Regardless of your theoretical orientation, one can’t deny that Freud gave us a lot to think about. The post Voice of Experience: Freud may have been right appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - January 25, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Gregory K. Moffatt Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives Voice of Experience Source Type: research

How to land an internship you ’re excited about in 48 hours or less
"All it takes is a sincere and genuine email to open a conversation with someone you admire and want to work for. Who knows what will happen?" The post How to land an internship you’re excited about in 48 hours or less appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - January 20, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Wesley Murph Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives counselor supervision Professional Issues Students Audience (Grad/post-grad) Source Type: research

Making every moment of clinical supervision count
A three-step method can help counselor supervisors use their limited time more efficiently while building strong competency in supervisees. The post Making every moment of clinical supervision count appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - January 18, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Tiffany Warner Tags: Counseling Today Member Insights counselor supervision Source Type: research

Overcoming counselors ’ hesitancy to engage with autism
It is critical that counselors think of their helping role and what they could do to address the mental health needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The post Overcoming counselors’ hesitancy to engage with autism appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - January 17, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Jennifer Jenkins Tags: Counseling Today Member Insights autism play therapy Source Type: research