By Bethany Bray February 11, 2019
Are you a morning person or a night owl? Most people consider themselves to be one or the other, with a natural inclination for productivity either in the morning or after sunset. Not only are these tendencies wired into our genes, but they have a correlation to mental well-being, according to a study published Jan.…continue reading
By Cynthia K. Chandler February 6, 2019
On June 6, 2017, ABC News reported that a man had been severely injured on a Delta Air Lines flight after being attacked by another passenger’s emotional support dog. The dog had been sitting in its owner’s lap in a center seat. The dog reportedly growled before the attack, prompting the man to ask the…continue reading
By Gregory K. Moffatt February 5, 2019
Utter the words sociopath or psychopath in any public forum, and everyone knows what you’re talking about. “Like serial killers, right?” Yeah, like serial killers. Even in clinical settings, these dated terms are sometimes still used. They’re simply easier to say than antisocial personality disorder (APD), the label currently given in the fifth edition of…continue reading
By Cheryl Fisher February 4, 2019
Carol presented with concerns related to continuous panic attacks that were jeopardizing her work as a medical professional. “I can’t think straight when they happen and I cannot be this debilitated when I see patients,” she explained. Carol had also been self-medicating with alcohol on the weekends to “ease the stress.” Throughout a year and…continue reading
Richard Yep February 1, 2019
Next month, thousands of professional counselors, counselor educators, researchers and graduate students will convene in New Orleans for the ACA 2019 Conference & Expo. This annual event comprises more than 400 education sessions, over 100 exhibitors and countless opportunities to network with those who understand your unique professional role. In some ways, I think this…continue reading