Because alexithymia can be a risk factor for a range of mental health problems, counselors need to know how to identify and treat the symptoms of this condition.
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Articles written by members of the American Counseling Association
As technology continues to shape the world we live in, counselors must not only adapt to but also prepare for the change.
A counselor offers guidance on how to navigate difficult interactions in the workplace.
Color therapy offers a nonintrusive and engaging way to help clients gain a greater understanding of themselves and others.
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.
Counseling leaders face difficult choices when they work in an environment where the organizational values clash with their own personal and professional ones.
Digital mental health has been touted as a solution to filling the mental health access gap, but do these platforms really provide access for all?
Stigma surrounding mental illness may linger as the elephant in the room and negatively affect client outcomes if counselors don’t recognize and address it in session.
Individuals who discover a partner’s infidelity and deception must undertake a challenging journey to find healing for the mind, heart and soul.
The demands of the task are complex and politically charged, but counselors have a responsibility to address undue police violence in support of the wellness of the client populations they serve.