After more than a decade of almost constant decline, the rate of suicide deaths in the United States has increased 24 percent over the past 15 years. In fact, the country’s rate of suicide is at its highest point since 1986, according to data released recently by the U.S. Centers
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Damion’s (*) grandmother walked into the office, eyes reluctant to connect. Sitting on the sofa, she slowly began to explain her reason for coming in. “I made this appointment for my grandson. He’s 3. The day care has threatened to suspend him. He pulled his pants down while in line
Bonjour! As I sit in this overstuffed chair, sipping my coffee and letting the buttery chocolate croissant melt on my tongue, I quietly observe the bustle of Friday morning in Montreal, where I am attending and presenting at the American Counseling Association’s 2016 annual conference. I close my eyes and
As counselors, we are trained to focus on our clients’ needs and assist them through the therapeutic process. This focus on client needs is highlighted in the termination process. Counselors are trained to help clients prepare for termination from the beginning of therapy, to support clients through the termination of
Choosing the right graduate school for counseling can be both a challenging and exhilarating experience. Applicants have many motivators to weigh when making this decision and often have many choices concerning which school and program will best fit their needs. This article shares the stories of four students who recently
In many states within this nation of ours (I’m talking the USA, folks), laws are being passed that support the right of the shopkeep, counselor or business owner to deny service to those whom they find objectionable, so long as these objections are based on religious or personal conviction. Run-of-the-mill
Psychiatrist Irvin Yalom is a giant in the field – a well-known author and scholar. But his life hasn’t always taken an easy or clearly-marked route to success. The new documentary Yalom’s Cure offers a glimpse of the man beyond his many degrees, accolades and accomplishments. Yalom offers insights through
Imagine shifting your role from student of a respected professor to co-author or co-editor of a massive reference work. For a group of recent graduates from Florida Atlantic University (FAU), that’s exactly what happened when they collaborated to write and publish Mental Health and Mental Disorders: An Encyclopedia of Conditions,
In our culture, women receive many messages that can eat away at their self-esteem. For example, self-worth equals youth and beauty. Perfection in all areas of life — professional and personal — is not only achievable, but expected. Women begin to learn these “lessons” as girls, say counseling experts. American
Silken Laumann is a world-class rower and three-time Olympic medalist. But she says that isn’t the hardest and most important work she has done in her life. “The most incredible journey I’ve been on is the internal one – the journey of the soul,” says Laumann, a Canadian author, speaker