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Treating depression by focusing on solutions and acceptance
Solution-focused brief therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy are effective — yet underutilized — clinical approaches counselors can use to help clients with depressive symptoms.Online Exclusives
The emotional effects of cancer
Counselors need to be prepared to help clients who are undergoing cancer treatment process a range of emotions, including loss, anxiety, resentment and anger.Features
Incorporating clients’ faith in counseling
Faith can play an important role in a client’s healing process, but a lack of knowledge and training often makes counselors hesitant to incorporate it into the therapeutic session.Online Exclusives
Embracing fandom in counseling
Counselors can build rapport with clients who belong to fandoms by creating a safe environment, incorporating fandom in session and acknowledging the important role it can play in their lives.Online Exclusives
Confidentiality comes first: Navigating parent involvement with minor clients
Counselors must strike a balance between maintaining young clients’ confidentiality and accommodating parents who want to be kept in the loop about their child’s progress in therapy.Member Insights
A beginner’s guide to alexithymia
Because alexithymia can be a risk factor for a range of mental health problems, counselors need to know how to identify and treat the symptoms of this condition.Online Exclusives
Voice of Experience: Self-assessment and professional growth
Obtaining a professional counseling license should be the beginning of supervision and self-growth, not the end of it.Member Insights
Are counselors ready for the metaverse?
As technology continues to shape the world we live in, counselors must not only adapt to but also prepare for the change.Member Insights
