Bradley T. Erford has never considered himself a leader, at least not in the traditional sense. This despite becoming the 61st president of the American Counseling Association on July 1 and previously having held almost every other leadership position the association has to offer. “Rather, I am a doer,” says
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This month’s Counseling Today cover story is focused on working with female clients. Susan Lester, a doctoral student in the Department of Counseling and Human Services at Old Dominion University, presented on the topic of “Women’s Issues at Midlife and Beyond: Spirituality, Sexuality and Retirement,” at the 2012 ACA Annual Conference,
The issues female clients bring to the counseling session are as unique as the individuals who come to counseling in pursuit of personal growth, wellness or answers to life’s problems. But Cecelia Hope Manley, an American Counseling Association member who estimates that 90 percent of her client base is female,
Anxiety and depression disorders can lead to an increased use of sick leave. The NFL has launched a comprehensive wellness program for current and retired players, including a confidential mental health phone line. A new strategy called Emotion Detectives Treatment Protocol educates children suffering from anxiety and emotional disorders on what they’re feeling
Researchers discovered that anxiety is more common in people living in Western countries whereas depression is more commonly reported in the East. Treating patients suffering from PTSD with with Accelerated Resolution Therapy can substantially reduce symptoms. Recounting old and new memories can bias actions in the future. Revenue raised for the state
More than 100 of the American Counseling Association’s branch, region, and division leaders and emerging leaders convened in Alexandria, Va., to learn what it means to be a leader in a changing society and receive updates on the latest issues impacting the counseling profession at the fourth annual ACA Summer Institute for
The fear, dread and other negative feelings that come with anxiety disorders can affect everyday decision-making. Seniors can combat loneliness with mindfulness. Infants with dads who were involved in the early months of their development had fewer behavioral problems as 1-year-olds. The bombings, violence and instability impacting the daily lives of those in
Researchers confirm that depression and anxiety are worldwide problems. As revisions to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) are about to begin, transgender advocates are working to ensure the new wording alters the mental illness perception on this population. A combination of cognitive behavioral therapy
Researchers found that high-functioning adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder have reduced connectivity in parts of their brain that affect social behavior. A blogger examines how a person’s socioeconomic status affects the value that he or she places on personal choice. Low-income mothers are more likely to be classified with an
An increase in child abuse could be linked to an increase in home foreclosures. Women with higher job strain are 67 percent more likely to experience a heart attack than women with low strain at their jobs. Researchers are looking into the use of mindfulness techniques such as meditation to help