Elite-level athletes often need support and encouragement to discover and define themselves beyond the limited realm of sport achievement.
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Articles written by members of the American Counseling Association
A regimen of mindfulness practices, meetings with a professional support network and authentic sharing with his natural supports helped a counselor accept and manage the symptoms of vicarious trauma.
Three research studies suggest that counselors did not burn out at a higher-than-normal rate during the first year of COVID-19, but the experience of pandemic fatigue remains an ongoing challenge.
Turning toward the critical feedback that these social movements have for the mental health professions can aid counselors in repairing ruptures and strengthening the therapeutic work.
Framework integration provides flexibility to personalize, individualize and sequence the treatment according to the stage of the process, all while safeguarding the therapeutic alliance.
A three-step method can help counselor supervisors use their limited time more efficiently while building strong competency in supervisees.
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.
Better communication for couples requires going well beyond word choice to focus on the practice of emotional regulation skills.
Play is highly facilitative when included in a child’s counseling, but it is important to understand the difference between including play in sessions with young clients and true play therapy.
The application of existential psychology can help athletes who are wrestling with a loss of identity and meaning after suffering a career-ending injury.