It is critical that counselors think of their helping role and what they could do to address the mental health needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
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Despite the challenges and continued strain on many individuals, counselors have succeeded in identifying opportunities for growth, both for clients and the profession.
“Although telebehavioral health will never be able to replace the experience that comes with in-person treatment/therapy, telebehavioral health is essential for the future of professional counseling.”
Uncertainty and stress have left Generation Z feeling anxious, depressed and isolated and in desperate need of skills that counseling can provide.
Psychosocial, historical and cultural context affects the way clients view their physical selves, but through counseling, they can learn to reconnect and gain a new appreciation for the bodies they inhabit.
Counselors must get creative and work collaboratively to help clients address all dimensions of wellness, especially with the pandemic having altered almost every aspect of life.
My hope is that 2022 will allow us to reflect on those things that are so important in life, to value the friendships and family that grace us, and to appreciate the opportunities that present themselves to us in the coming months.
When you embrace and unconditionally love the being you are, then no one can disrupt that narrative and take it away from you.
What were counselors reading in 2021? Our most-read articles dealt with trauma, grief and loss, and a range of mental health issues connected to the pandemic.
Despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, school counselors continue to find creative ways to meet students’ mental health needs in an ever-changing environment.