As much as a new mom would love to be attached at the hip to her child, there are always instances when time apart is necessary, whether it’s when the infant goes to sleep or is taken to the hospital nursery immediately after labor. However, new research shows that maternal
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After a rash of instances of bullying and suicides among gay adolescents, Americans have begun to take note that more sensitivity and awareness needs to be placed on the well being of this community. However, a University of Illinois study reveals that bisexual teens are actually at a greater risk for
A University of Waterloo study on the absoluteness of rules and restrictions might help explain the widespread growth of the Occupy Wall Street movement, a protest against social and economic inequality that began in Zuccotti Park in New York City’s financial district on Sept. 17 and has since spanned to
It’s never been more important to be happy: According to new research, you might end up living longer. A recent study, as USA Today reports , found that people who reported feeling happiest had a 35 percent reduced risk of dying compared with those who reported feeling least happy. The
In March 2010 at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, delegates to the 20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling initiative arrived at a consensus definition of counseling: a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education and career goals. The
A normal day for a professional counselor too often entails focusing on remedial concerns. So many clients suffer from the aftermath of trauma and violence, while severe mental health concerns such as anxiety, co-occurring disorders and chemical dependency — among other mental health disorders — also necessitate in-depth therapeutic treatment. That reality
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder that is typically believed to reveal itself in adulthood, but researchers are now discovering that a fair amount of children and teens have the condition as well. And as researchers begin exploring the roots of this disorder, early treatment of OCD through therapy is
So, this is life. Long, busy workdays and weekends with little rest. A weak economy and constant worry over the prospect of losing a job or even a home. Nonstop technology that never allows us to unplug. Ever-growing pressure on kids (and therefore on parents) to be involved in every
For nearly 60 years, ACA and its members have understood the importance of advocacy — both for our members and for those served by our members. An additional aspect is what I call the “external advocacy” conducted by ACA leaders, members and staff that is directed at those who make
As you have been able to tell if you have been reading my columns, I strongly believe that the future of the counseling profession might be determined to a large degree by the ability of our national organization (the American Counseling Association) and each state counseling organization (branches) to present a