In this sidebar to the September cover story, two counselors with different backgrounds share their thoughts on evidence-based counseling. Click here to read the cover story, “Proof Positive?” A view from across the pond Johanna Sartori is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy-accredited counselor/psychotherapist working in private practice in
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In the past, tourists looking for a vacation hotspot in the Midwest tended to overlook Cincinnati in favor of larger cities. But this diamond in the rough has undergone a cultural transformation throughout the past decade — so much so that well-known travel guide Lonely Planet named Cincinnati one of its
Life stressors such as poverty can negatively impact a child’s ability to learn. Researchers look into the psychological reasons why people stay behind during natural disasters. Children who have experienced a traumatic upbringing may be more likely to suffer from a drug addiction. The best way to boost your memory
David Christian is a high school counselor in the Denton Independent School District in Texas who opts to go outside the box – literally – to better connect with his students. Christian, who is a doctoral candidate in the counseling program at the University of North Texas (UNT) and a member
Bright light therapy can enhance your mood and cognitive performance. Shy preschoolers are at a greater academic disadvantage than more outgoing children. Chronic stress and type A personalities are linked with a higher risk of stroke. Northwestern University researchers have developed a tool that discerns whether a toddler is having
Mental health professionals reiterate the importance of evaluating a child’s stress after a natural disaster. Developmental delays and signs of autism often go undiagnosed in Hispanic children. Research from the Media Violence Commission reveals that media violence increases an individual’s risk of aggression. Being yourself can help you deal with life’s toughest situations. Heather
Discrimination may play a part in leading to low birth weight babies. For divorced or separated couples trying to co-parent their children, the use of technology can either be a blessing or a curse. A systematic review of therapies for autism spectrum disorders reveals that current interventional therapies for adolescents and young
The NBCC Foundation is pleased to announce the 2013 scholarships available for students pursuing a career in professional counseling. The scholarship program is an integral component of the NBCC Foundation’s mission to leverage the power of counseling by strategically focusing resources for positive change. The goal of the scholarships is
Meditation can ease feelings of loneliness and enhance a person’s physical health. Eating disorders could be linked to a genetic predisposition passed down from mothers to daughters. The previously accepted treatment method of keeping close contact with a young person during the “high-risk” period after they attempt suicide has been found to
Psychologically speaking, the more friends the better in middle age. Verbalization is key when dealing with a negative emotional experience. A study of mice suggests that a woman’s risk of anxiety and dysfunctional social behavior may be impacted by her father’s childhood experiences. Telling lies, no matter how small, has a negative psychological