More Americans died from drug overdoses in 2014 than in any previous year on record. The 2014 statistics, released last month, indicate that U.S. drug overdose deaths have reached an epidemic level, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2014, 47,055 drug overdose deaths occurred
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Older adults are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. The number of people age 65 and older is expected to nearly double by the year 2050. From helping with family dynamics and end-of-life issues to working on a client’s coping and communication skills after hearing loss, counselors are uniquely
The day I failed the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) was the best day of my life. I didn’t know this on the day it happened, of course, because my judgment was clouded by lots of tears, snot and defeat. You know those classmates or colleagues who seem
What were counselors reading in 2015? More than 140 articles were posted to Counseling Today’s companion website, CT Online this past year, and the most-viewed pieces ran the gamut, from issues related to helping young clients to counselor self-care. Highlights of 2015 also included a three-article series on Jeffrey Kottler’s
Psychotic Rage!: A True Story of Mental Illness, Murder and Reconciliation is the gut-wrenching, yet fascinating, account of the Malone family and their struggle with severe mental illness. The author, Benny Malone, now retired, was a mental health professional in schools and in the community throughout her career. In this
I don’t make personal New Year’s resolutions. For me, it feels more authentic to assess, evaluate and make resolutions year-round. I also take this approach in my business. However, I find that the dawn of the new year is a great time for big-picture business resolutions. For most businesses, the end
As 2015 came to a close, so too did the 60th anniversary of Albert Ellis first presenting his widely influential approach to psychotherapy in 1955. Initially, his approach was severely challenged by many, and when he presented it to his peers at the annual American Psychological Association (APA) convention in
Here it is the 16th year of the “new” millennium. Looking back at our entry into the 21st century, we have seen many advances in technology, health care and, in some cases, tolerance of others. However, there is still so much work for professional counselors related to the services they
Every now and then, I like to clean out my closets. There is something exciting (yes, I know how that sounds) about the chance to reorganize, take stock of and appreciate what I have. I have to admit that it’s also nice when my hard work makes room for something
Over a five-year period, my colleagues and I have conducted a series of studies to explore the psychology of racial dialogues or “race talk” in the training of counselors and other mental health professionals. As we become an increasingly diverse society, it is impossible for counselors not to encounter clients