One of the largest-ever national surveys of school counselors suggests that these counselors are ready to be more proactive in students’ lives, while also helping them to bridge the gap between college and career readiness. The National Survey of School Counselors, released Nov. 15 at collegeboard.org and civicenterprises.net, was a
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Writer and former therapist Lori Gottlieb wrote a piece for The Atlantic that is flippantly titled “How to Land Your Child in Therapy.” By constantly cheerleading and being a support system for their children, Gottlieb argues, parents ironically land their children in precisely the situation they are trying to avoid: depressed
It’s a common conception that men think about sex more than women do — on average about every six seconds. But an Ohio University study debunks that rumor, finding that men also have other things on their minds. As the “every six seconds theory” stands, the average male would have
It’s not uncommon to see working parents multitasking when they’re home with their children, but a new study finds that women do it more often than men — and it stresses them out more, too. The research, which was published in American Sociological Review, found that working moms tend to
Whether playing violent video games can have an impact on adolescents has been a point of contention since the first game console hit the scene. But a newly published study by the Radiological Society of North America suggests that even one week of play can impact brain function, particularly regarding
Q: Sexual addiction is a result of: A) Overactive libido B) My partner’s disinterest C) Cultural permissiveness D) None of the above The answer may be obvious to those familiar with the multiple choice trope: D) None of the above. But the point remains true: There are many common misconceptions
A new study from the Hastings Center about patients suffering from anorexia nervosa and how they view themselves could provide insight into treatment for the eating disorder. The researchers found that many people with anorexia struggle with the idea of an idea of an “authentic” self and where the disorder
He had made his Decision. My family and I were halfway to London when our train made one of its usual stops at a station. Normally, the doors would close again in about 30 seconds, and we would be on our way. But this time, we waited for five minutes. It
Picture the following scenario. You are a counselor with less than one year of experience. Recently, an employment opportunity opened up at a school to work with adolescents who have a variety of behavioral issues, including excessive anger. An interview is scheduled, a job offer extended. You eagerly accept. The
A senate committee yesterday called for the investigation of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ mental health services, including an audit of its $5.7 billion budget. The Washington Post reports that Michelle Washington, director of post-traumatic stress disorder services at the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Delaware said facility managers “[spend] their