As a counselor, I must be able to identify sexual behaviors that are common — as well as those that may not be normal but aren’t unusual either — and put a parent’s mind at ease while also respecting their culture and belief systems.
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Harms to sexual and gender minority youth are increasing because of an apparent lack of clinical competence and awareness on the part of professional counselors. Discovering what counselors are thinking about ethical consideration for serving SGMY might help clinicians and educators overcome inadequacies and increase therapeutic progress for SGMY clientele.
Learning how to use technology to successfully implement evidence-based counseling interventions is no longer a luxury but a necessity.
Should counselors contact their clients by email or text to confirm appointments? While it seems like the answer is an obvious “yes,” there is more to consider.
We have to educate our youth in all things concerning sex, not just the parts that are comfortable to discuss. Then and only then can we begin to end the cycle of teen dating violence and sexual violence.
An online art and wellness magazine does more than just highlight students’ creativity; it creates a therapeutic space for students, counselors and community to come together.
Early in my career, “anger management” with clients involved a set of techniques such as deep breathing and the development of varied coping skills. While those are certainly important areas on which to focus, I was missing a piece of the puzzle at the time that is also critical in managing anger.
Inside the walls of a therapy office, there is not a single human on this planet who is (or would have been) the best therapist for everyone. Do not be anxious about all the things you are not as a counselor; rather, stand tall in exactly what you are.
Professional counselors discuss how to best help veterans and military families who are struggling with complex emotions and mental health issues following the U.S.’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Using games as a coping strategy for other underlying issues can lead to an addiction, as real life is replaced with a virtual and more favorable one.