If you think barbershops are all about haircuts and shaves, take a closer look. For African-American men in particular, barbershops often serve as epicenters of culture, community and camaraderie. Debra Johnson is hard at work adding counseling to that list as well. Her approach works in part because, for
Month: August 2010
How long does it take for you to return a phone call? Do you have a waiting list? Would you ever slide your fee? Do you keep up with clinical literature? Do you have leather furniture in your office? These are just a few questions that, when answered honestly, could
I believe sitting in the client’s chair weekly – experiencing exactly what it is like to be the client – would greatly increase beginner counselors’ empathy.
This month’s Counseling Today cover story focuses on men in counseling. When I first heard this topic, I just smiled. It reminded me of the many times I have wished that more men were enrolled in my counseling classes. I walk into my classes at the beginning of each semester
Over the past few years, the American Counseling Association has been very fortunate in realizing a significant increase in the number of students who have joined our ranks. This is a positive sign that those coming into the profession realize that ACA has services, benefits and networking opportunities for them