The impact of telebehavioral health on clinical practice
As telebehavioral health continues to reshape the profession, counselors are adapting the clinical skills they use for in-person therapy to better fit an online environment. The post The impact of telebehavioral health on clinical practice appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - April 4, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Lisa R. Rhodes Tags: Counseling Today Cover Stories Technology Source Type: research

From the President: Making time for wellness
Wellness is an active process of becoming aware and making choices that will aid in having work-life balance. The post From the President: Making time for wellness appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - April 3, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Kimberly N. Frazier Tags: Counseling Today Source Type: research

Learning to heal a busy brain
In the second keynote at the ACA 2023 Conference & Expo, Dr. Romie Mushtaq provided the audience with a brain shift protocol that helps restore wellness.   The post Learning to heal a busy brain appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - April 1, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Lindsey Phillips Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives Source Type: research

Preparing to be mentally fit for the future  
Wendy Borlabi, a sport psychologist for the Chicago Bulls, stresses the importance of mental wellness both on and off the court at the ACA 2023 Conference & Expo. The post Preparing to be mentally fit for the future  appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - March 31, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Lindsey Phillips Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives Source Type: research

Voice of Experience: Transition to private practice
Starting a successful private practice is doable with careful planning. The post Voice of Experience: Transition to private practice appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - March 24, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Gregory K. Moffatt Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives Private Practice Management Voice of Experience Source Type: research

Expanding the conversation on international perspectives and practice in counseling
An introduction to the work of the ACA International Committee The post Expanding the conversation on international perspectives and practice in counseling appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - March 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Nate Perron & Sujata Ives Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives International Members Audience Professional Issues Source Type: research

The power of counselor advocacy
Through their advocacy efforts, ACA and licensed professional counselors continue to make progress that affects not only the counseling profession but also the entire country. The post The power of counselor advocacy appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - March 17, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Brian D. Banks Tags: Counseling Today Special Features advocate Source Type: research

Why, when and how to talk with grieving clients about sex
Addressing the interplay between grief and sexuality can help clients better understand and navigate changes in sexual desire after loss. The post Why, when and how to talk with grieving clients about sex appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - March 14, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Kailey Bradley and Victoria Kress Tags: Counseling Today Member Insights Grief and Loss Sexual Wellness Source Type: research

‘Child abuse in disguise’: The impact of parental alienation on families
Parental alienation can be hard to notice much less treat, but the long-term effects can be devastating for the children and targeted parent. The post ‘Child abuse in disguise’: The impact of parental alienation on families appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - March 9, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Scott Gleeson Tags: Counseling Today Features Family parenting Source Type: research

‘Child abuse in disguise’: The impact of parental alienation on families
Parental alienation can be hard to notice much less treat, but the long-term effects can be devastating for the children and targeted parent. The post ‘Child abuse in disguise’: The impact of parental alienation on families appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - March 9, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Scott Gleeson Tags: Counseling Today Features Family parenting Source Type: research

Is mindfulness a cure-all approach?
Mindfulness is often seen as a cure-all approach, but as with other clinical approaches, counselors should carefully consider when and how they integrate this practice into sessions. The post Is mindfulness a cure-all approach? appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - March 7, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Samantha Cooper Tags: Counseling Today Features mindfulness Source Type: research

The maternal mental health of Black women
Because Black women in the United States face an alarmingly higher rate of maternal mortality and mental health conditions, counselors should be prepared to help clients manage their mental health while also advocating for quality care from health providers. The post The maternal mental health of Black women appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - March 2, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Lisa R. Rhodes Tags: Counseling Today Cover Stories pregnancy women Source Type: research

From the President: Making a smooth transition from student to new professional
Mentoring ensures the counseling profession continues to grow by helping students, new professionals and others entering the field develop the skills they need to succeed. The post From the President: Making a smooth transition from student to new professional appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - March 1, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Kimberly N. Frazier Tags: Counseling Today From the President Source Type: research

Mental health care stigma in Black communities
Black individuals are more likely to experience mental health problems but are less likely to seek treatment for a variety of reasons. The post Mental health care stigma in Black communities appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - February 28, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Compiled by Samantha Cooper Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives Multiculturalism & Diversity Source Type: research

The loss of our ‘humanness’
By remaining clinically objective, do counselors inadvertently sacrifice the client’s humanity? The post The loss of our ‘humanness’ appeared first on Counseling Today. (Source: Counseling Today)
Source: Counseling Today - February 24, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: By Suzanne A. Whitehead Tags: Counseling Today Online Exclusives empathy Professional Issues therapeutic alliance Source Type: research