What were counselors reading in 2021? Our most-read articles dealt with trauma, grief and loss, and a range of mental health issues connected to the pandemic.
Month: December 2021
Despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, school counselors continue to find creative ways to meet students’ mental health needs in an ever-changing environment.
This word is most often applied in the case of infidelity in a relationship, but I’ve learned there are many other ways in which we feel betrayed.
Youngstown State University has been intentional about fostering student engagement and wellness as the campus resumes in-person classes and activities.
Better communication for couples requires going well beyond word choice to focus on the practice of emotional regulation skills.
This three-step mental health plan can help us prepare emotionally as we enter another holiday season in a pandemic.
Play is highly facilitative when included in a child’s counseling, but it is important to understand the difference between including play in sessions with young clients and true play therapy.
More and more American adults are choosing not to get married or live with a romantic partner. How can the counseling profession best meet the unique mental health needs of this growing demographic?
Who’s checking you, boo? And if they are, are you listening? Does it make you consider changing your thoughts and actions?
Any column referencing the good news of 2021 would not be complete without mentioning the great work being done by the members of ACA. You learned how to adapt so that you could continue serving as valuable resources and advocates for your clients and students.