Loss inevitably is the precursor to grief. One grieves because one has lost something that had significant meaning in one’s life.
The switching of the terms was very eye-opening and deliberate to me from a counseling perspective. Perhaps it is true that in the past, I have tried to treat the grief and, in turn, have not paid enough attention to the loss.
Category: Counseling Today
When I reflect on what I am thankful for, in addition to my family, I also include the terrific group of staff people who are dedicated to helping make the counseling profession even better.
Learning how to use technology to successfully implement evidence-based counseling interventions is no longer a luxury but a necessity.
The experience of grief and loss is universal; the circumstances surrounding it and the way people understand and process it are anything but.
Should counselors contact their clients by email or text to confirm appointments? While it seems like the answer is an obvious “yes,” there is more to consider.
We have to educate our youth in all things concerning sex, not just the parts that are comfortable to discuss. Then and only then can we begin to end the cycle of teen dating violence and sexual violence.
Counselors must understand that relationship boundaries considered ‘healthy’ by the dominant culture in the U.S. don’t automatically apply to immigrant and bicultural clients.
It is imperative that all counselors, regardless of setting, are able to recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral addictions.
Sometimes when we open our mouths to fight a cause, we are more annoying than we are impactful. We often jump on bandwagons without receiving context or knowing why we are doing a certain thing. Everything is not a cause! We sometimes protest too much.
“… Your ACA is on the move. We have been learning to adapt to the changing needs of professional counselors, counselor educators and graduate students. We do this by asking you what you want. We also do this by hearing directly from you. That is something that will not change. We want to know how we can meet the professional needs that you have.”