Counseling Today

Understanding the gap: Encouraging grad students to work with an aging population

By Neha Pandit August 20, 2019

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.

Looking back, looking forward

Compiled by Jonathan Rollins August 15, 2019

Simone Lambert provides a wide-angle view of her recently completed year as ACA president and highlights some of the issues likely to influence the counseling profession’s direction for years to come.

From Combat to Counseling: Characteristics of the military affiliated population

By Duane France August 13, 2019

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 — all of these factors have their own impact on the experiences of military-affiliated clients.

Client suggestibility: A beginner’s guide for mental health professionals

By Jerrod Brown, Amanda Fenrich, Jeffrey Haun and Megan N. Carter August 12, 2019

When conducting clinical interviews, the types, manner and context of questions have the potential to result in false responses, with implications for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.