Recent research from the University of Phoenix has revealed that even if the stigma surrounding mental health counseling is on the decline, there are still barriers in the way of people receiving that treatment. But Leslie Baker, an American Counseling Association member who worked on the study, said that a
Month: October 2013
We, five Deaf counselors, have come together to write this article to educate our fellow counselors about Deaf culture, the Deaf community and working with Deaf clients. This article is written from the Deaf experience — a “Deaf center” — which reflects “a different normality” (as Irene Leigh explains in
Considering the very demanding and giving nature of counselors, it may come as no surprise that counselor self-care is often put on the back burner. The purpose of this month’s column is to share apps we have found to be the best for counselor self-care across three dimensions of wellness:
When Russ Curtis visits his primary care physician (PCP) for his yearly checkup, the physician checks his blood pressure and his weight. She listens to Curtis’ heartbeat and asks if he’s been having any pain. She also screens for substance abuse and depression. It hasn’t always been the norm for
Arne Duncan was confirmed as the ninth U.S. secretary of education in January 2009, following his nomination by President Barack Obama. During his confirmation hearings, he called education “the civil rights issue of our generation, the only sure path out of poverty and the only way to achieve a more equal
It has always been intriguing to note the low percentage of members who volunteer for professional service. Despite the numerous studies that have shown that service to the profession offers both tangible and intangible benefits, organizational leaders continue to reach out to their members, imploring them to serve. Perhaps people
This past August, our nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, an event at which the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. made his famous “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Fifty years later, our country continues to dialogue about diversity, inclusion, social justice and
As counselors, we are continually challenged to find relevant, meaningful tools to engage our clients in the counseling process. When our clients are young people being asked to make important decisions about themselves in relation to the world of work, our quest takes on additional complexity. These tools must shed light
Professional development is a career-long requirement for counselors. As professional counselors and counselor educators, we have attended or presented at numerous conferences and skills-training workshops over the course of several decades. This range of experiences has allowed us to observe that presenters frequently infuse experiential exercises into their presentations. In