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Regardless of how old the person sitting in our office or classroom is, engaged learning can happen in countless forms, as can growth through stepping out of one’s comfort zone. The post Understanding the gap: Encouraging grad students to…

It’s true that there are many common factors among those who serve in or are affiliated with the military, but there are a large number of differences too. Age, ethnicity, gender, period of service, full time or part time, combat or not —…

Counselors who are working with college-aged clients with social anxiety should talk through and create a plan for the client to navigate the many anxiety-provoking situations that may arise as they begin (or return to) school. The post…

It is possible that some of the men who end up in your office may experience symptoms related to a negative body image. By helping clients confront the negative thoughts that plague their minds, we can potentially eliminate the harmful and,…

"I believe the lessons and approaches presented in the PT model of conducting therapy, albeit in the physical realm, apply in very concrete ways to our work as professional counselors." The post From pain to empowerment: Lessons learned…

There are not enough veterans in the counseling career field serving others in the military population. At the same time, that truth does not minimize the need for mental health counseling for the military population. The post From Combat…

"He had no reason to trust me. If I had been in his shoes, I wouldn’t have trusted me either." The post Voice of Experience: Giving away power appeared first on Counseling Today.

Empathy allows for the full and complete exploration of thoughts, feelings and behaviors, with no intent to short-circuit the process simply because we cannot tolerate someone else’s pain. The post Caring vs. carrying: A therapeutic review…

Counselors can assist clients and families who are impacted by chronic illness by validating their experiences, providing psychoeducation, and stepping up to advocate on local, regional and national levels. The post Counseling Connoisseur:…

Finding and helping people suffering from survivor guilt, PTSD and complicated grief can be challenging after a large-scale catastrophic event, which are becoming more common. The post Doing the groundwork after a large-scale traumatic…