The economic crisis of 2008 is still with us. Jobs for mental health and school counselors have been – and continue to be – cut. We hear about the possibility of more terminations to come in the media. Among the rumors of downsizing are some that indicate the trend will
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“This Southern Belle might have something scary inside,” my supervisor once said. It seemed my delicate, feminine appearance was working against my getting a coveted spot at the human rights organization where she worked, but that spark of something to be reckoned with shown through. In the months since, my
Earlier this month, many human rights activists and groups celebrated a historic moment when President Barack Obama became the first sitting U.S. president to publicly support gay marriage. The president told ABC News correspondent Robin Roberts in an interview that he had been going through an “evolution” concerning the issue:
One of the pillars of the counseling is empowering clients to achieve the goals they have set themselves. But over time, counselors have also placed greater focus on international issues and social justice counseling. Manivong J. Ratts, president of Counselors for Social Justice, a division of the American Counseling Association, calls
Laura Hoskins, who runs a private practice in Brattleboro, Vt. and specializes in adopted children and their families, offers some recommended reading for counselors working with adopted and foster children: For clinicians and parents: Creating Capacity for Attachment by A. Becker-Weidman Twenty Things Adopted Children Wish Their Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge
A nationwide report about stress in day-to-day life conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) reveals that, although average stress levels have decreased slightly over the past year, a substantial number of Americans say their individual stress has actually increased through the years. Not surprisingly, the report also reveals
Summer 2019 update: The American Counseling Association has created a state-by-state guide with updated information on licensure requirements across the country. Go to counseling.org/knowledge-center/licensure-requirements for information on licensure in your state or U.S. territory. **** David Kaplan, chief professional officer for the American Counseling Association, delivered the following
One of the largest-ever national surveys of school counselors suggests that these counselors are ready to be more proactive in students’ lives, while also helping them to bridge the gap between college and career readiness. The National Survey of School Counselors, released Nov. 15 at collegeboard.org and civicenterprises.net, was a
Angela Coker has always believed that a more in-depth cultural understanding of the world leads to well-rounded counselors and, thus, a positive counseling experience for clients of all demographic backgrounds. After a life-changing experience in which she conducted research and explored the cities of Brazil through the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad
Gregory Pollock appears calm as he begins a long, sunny walk toward Capitol Hill, but he admits the idea of lobbying elected officials in a matter of hours has got him nervous. “I’ve written letters and made phone calls to state congressmen before,” he says, “but I’ve never done something