Focusing on a challenging activity may have mental health benefits, especially for clients experiencing anxiety, depression or trauma.
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Articles written by members of the American Counseling Association
With the right clinical framework, counselors can help clients identify and process the complex experiences of intergenerational trauma.
Exploring the potential positive and protective aspects of anger can help clients accept their feelings and learn to regain control in safe, healthy ways.
Stigma and misunderstanding about clients with severe mental illnesses can prevent some counselors from taking the necessary steps to build a strong therapeutic relationship.
Addressing the interplay between grief and sexuality can help clients better understand and navigate changes in sexual desire after loss.
The rise of telebehavioral health led one therapist to rediscover the value of in-person therapy and multisensory experiences.
Psychological abuse is a complex and prevalent issue that can go unnoticed unless clinicians learn to recognize the signs and use appropriate interventions to support clients.
Working with a client who committed a sex crime taught one counselor the importance of building rapport and finding creative ways to help the client regain a sense of humanity and connection.
If counselors assume the role of a “savior,” then they risk stripping clients of their empowerment and ability to make meaningful progress.
Understanding how the pandemic has disproportionately affected the wellness and mental health of Native American communities can lead to pathways for healing.