Should counselors be involved in the DSM-5 field trials? Considering that licensed professional counselors regularly utilize the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the logical answer is “yes.” More than a decade after the American Psychiatric Association (APA) began developing the fifth edition of the DSM, the field
Month: December 2010
A few years ago, we might have received a few calls each month at ACA headquarters from members who were having a tough time finding a job. Since that time, the frequency (and desperation) of these calls has increased significantly. For many, the tough economy has resulted in fewer new
No ethical counselor enters the profession and anticipates skipping over or ignoring a group in need of help. But in reality, some client populations aren’t easily reached or don’t readily avail themselves of counseling services. And others are simply overlooked, for one reason or another. To shed light on a
When I heard this month’s cover story would focus on the topic of underserved populations, I started pondering possible reasons that some populations remain underserved. Is it due to a lack of funding? Is it because they are not aware of the services available to them? Is it possible that