In my previous column, I discussed my belief that counselors are facing a critical time and that we need to be united regardless of our “specialization of practice” or the “location of practice.” This month I want to focus on my concerns regarding “true specialization.” I developed concerns about this
Month: May 2012
Your government relations team at the American Counseling Association continues to push the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to begin hiring counselors in its health care system. News reports regularly cite the need to increase veterans’ access to mental health services, but VA clinics and facilities appear uninterested in hiring
Working directly with parents can be either terribly frustrating or exceptionally gratifying. Many counselors initially feel both fear and frustration at the prospect of counseling parents. That was certainly the case for me. I not only felt intimidated, but I also held several negative beliefs about parents that adversely affected
Bioethics is the multidisciplinary field that applies knowledge of health care policy, law, philosophy, sociology and dispute mediation/resolution to solve moral dilemmas in clinical practice and research in medicine and allied professions. Human cloning and stem cell research, which are hotly debated in society, are examples of bioethical issues. Beginning
Every May, the ACA staff and I excitedly anticipate welcoming a new cadre of professional counselors. As those of you who are earning your master’s or doctoral degrees reach the important milestone of graduation, we want you to know that the American Counseling Association stands ready to assist as you