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Facing a winter of discontent
Counselors help clients navigate a winter complicated by surging disease levels, the possibility of holidays spent without family, and seemingly endless isolation.Online Exclusives
Perinatal health: Education and screening in counseling
Professional counselors can support perinatal clients and aid them in finding and advocating for appropriate support services during and after pregnancy -- boosting protective factors both for mother and baby.Features
Seeing the whole gifted child
Counselors must avoid common misconceptions and take a holistic view of gifted children to better assess and treat their mental health needs.Online Exclusives
Counseling Connoisseur: Counselors, pets and COVID-19
The human-animal connection is an interdependent relationship and one that can be especially healing during difficult times.Online Exclusives
@Tech Counselor: Fighting the fake news and misinformation onslaught
For most of us, the positive aspects of social media certainly outweigh the negative ones, so it is more important than ever that we consider our own media literacy to differentiate facts from fake news and misinformation.Features
How (not) to isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic
When almost everyone is practicing isolation or experiencing its effects to some degree, how do counselors assess and respond to isolating behaviors among their clients?Online Exclusives
Voice of Experience: Caution for second-language speakers
If you serve populations that speak languages other than English, finding a local translator and training that translator for the counseling room is critical.Knowledge Share
Integrating substance dependence and pain management into counseling approaches
Counselors can create a safe place for clients to speak openly as they try to navigate the complicated landscape of their struggles with substance use and pain management issues.Features
