Rita A. Schulte May 23, 2013
Imagine two women standing in front of a mirror. The first one has the following thoughts: “I can’t stand the way I look. I’m so fat.” She feels anxious, insecure and depressed. The other woman says to herself, “I’ve gained a few pounds, but it’s not the end of the world. I can relax and…continue reading
Michelle R. Cox May 1, 2013
Imagine a world filled with counselors who all shared the same beliefs, values and attitudes. For those counselors to effectively serve their clients, the clients should also share the same beliefs, values and attitudes as the counselors, right? Thank God I don’t live in that world. Counselors are as diverse as the clients they serve,…continue reading
Berna G. Haberman April 17, 2013
You may be thinking “it” will never happen to me and stop reading here. But, yes, “it” can happen to you, so keep reading! Consider the following very real possible scenarios: Vacation: You were a passenger on the Costa Concordia (January 2012). Disaster struck. Your body was lost at sea. Who will contact your…continue reading
Susanne Beier and John Sienrukos April 1, 2013
On a daily basis, we see returning active military personnel being welcomed back from overseas duty. This is well-deserved recognition for each of those soldiers. Each day, military civilian personnel given overseas assignments also return home — but minus the fanfare and welcoming committees waiting for them at the airport. For this population, limited professional…continue reading
Margaret Edwards & Charlotte Chapman
Today’s college students face more than exams, adjustment issues and a tough job market. They also deal with a complex sexual and social landscape that is full of choices and pitfalls, often without the safety net provided by their families at home. A 2007 Campus Sexual Assault Study conducted with a Department of Justice grant…continue reading