Monthly Archives: August 2012

NBCC foundation announces 2013 military and rural scholarships

August 28, 2012

The NBCC Foundation is pleased to announce the 2013 scholarships available for students pursuing a career in professional counseling. The scholarship program is an integral component of the NBCC Foundation’s mission to leverage the power of counseling by strategically focusing resources for positive change. The goal of the scholarships is to increase the number of counselors in priority underserved communities.

The military scholarship provides financial support to service members and veterans who are currently enrolled in CACREP-accredited master’s-level counseling programs and who commit to serving military personnel for a minimum of two years upon graduation. Similarly, the rural scholarship provides financial support to students who are currently enrolled in CACREP- accredited master’s-level counseling programs and who commit to serving rural areas upon graduation.

Both scholarships are in the amount of $5,000 and five of each are available. Recent military experience is required for the military scholarship, and residence in a rural area is a requirement for the rural scholarship. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2012. Scholarships will be awarded in February 2013.

For more information about the NBCC Foundation scholarships, please visit www.nbccf.org/programs.

Quick hits for August 27: Interesting reads for counselors from around the Internet

Heather Rudow August 27, 2012

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Meditation can ease feelings of loneliness and enhance a person’s physical health.
Eating disorders could be linked to a genetic predisposition passed down from mothers to daughters.
The previously accepted treatment method of keeping close contact with a young person during the “high-risk” period after they attempt suicide has been found to be ineffective.
Women with Alzheimer’s mentally deteriorate faster than men who have the disease.

Heather Rudow is a staff writer for Counseling Today. Email her at hrudow@counseling.org.

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Quick hits for August 24: Interesting reads for counselors from around the Internet

Heather Rudow August 24, 2012

Psychologically speaking, the more friends the better in middle age.
Verbalization is key when dealing with a negative emotional experience.
A study of mice suggests that a woman’s risk of anxiety and dysfunctional social behavior may be impacted by her father’s childhood experiences.
Telling lies, no matter how small, has a negative psychological and physiological impact on us.
Thinking about the big picture can give people the self-control they need to accomplish a goal.

Heather Rudow is a staff writer for Counseling Today. Email her at hrudow@counseling.org.

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ACA partners with SAMHSA for 2012 Voice Awards

Heather Rudow August 23, 2012

(ACA Executive Director Richard Yep, ACA President Bradley T. Erford and Patty Nunez, past representative to the ACA Governing Counsel and president of the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors)

The American Counseling Association once again served as a program partner with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the seventh annual Voice Awards ceremony on Aug. 22. Taking place in Hollywood and hosted by David Shore, writer, producer and creator of the TV series “House M.D.,” the ceremony recognized community, sports, TV and film industry leaders who have raised awareness and promoted the understanding of substance abuse and mental health disorders and recovery from them.

ACA Executive Director Richard Yep, ACA President Bradley T. Erford and Patty Nunez, a past representative to the ACA Governing Counsel and current president of the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, attended this year’s event.

Metta World Peace of the Los Angeles Lakers received a special recognition award for his work to raise awareness about mental health issues and for his financial support of nonprofit organizations that provide mental health awareness and treatment services for children.

(Chris Herren, Metta World Peace, Chamique Holdsclaw)

SAMHSA also recognized screenwriter and producer Shonda Rhimes with a career achievement award for her ongoing efforts to educate television audiences about the real experiences of people with behavioral health problems and those affected by trauma.

Former NBA player Chris Herren and former Washington Mystic and San Antonio Silver Stars player Chamique Holdsclaw were also honored at the ceremony for speaking out about the mental health challenges they faced during their careers as professional athletes.

The 2012 Voice Awards entertainment winners are:

Television Category

“Castle” (ABC) for the episode “Kill Shot,” addressing resilience, peer support and recovery from trauma.

“Glee” (Fox) for the episode “On My Way,” addressing suicide prevention, resilience and recovery from trauma.

“Homeland” (Showtime) for the episode “The Vest,” addressing mental illness, peer support and recovery.

“Law & Order: SVU” (NBC) for the episode “Personal Fouls,” addressing resilience and recovery from trauma.

“Necessary Roughness” (USA) for a series of episodes addressing behavioral health issues and recovery.

“Parenthood” (NBC) for a storyline addressing substance abuse, family support and recovery.

Film Category

“Take Shelter” for addressing mental illness, family support and recovery.

Documentary Category

“Bob and the Monster” for addressing substance abuse, peer support and recovery.

“Demi Lovato: Stay Strong” for addressing behavioral health issues, resilience and recovery.

“Unguarded” (ESPN) for addressing substance abuse, resilience and recovery.

For more information, visit samhsa.gov.

Heather Rudow is a staff writer for Counseling Today. Email her at hrudow@counseling.org.

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Quick hits for August 23: Interesting reads for counselors from around the Internet

Heather Rudow

Older fathers have been found to pass on more genetic mutations to their children than younger ones, which increases a child’s risk for disorders such as autism and schizophrenia.
Researchers say social rejection can actually fuel imaginative thinking among individuals with a strong sense of independence.
People with anorexia misjudge the size of their own bodies but accurately perceive the size of others’ bodies.
Spouses whose partners suffer a sudden heart attack are at increased risk for depression, anxiety or suicide.
One way to better perform a difficult task is to use the “instructional self-talk” technique.
Early mental training can improve cognitive function in the future.

Heather Rudow is a staff writer for Counseling Today. Email her at hrudow@counseling.org.

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