Counseling Today

Does your personality make you more vulnerable to abuse?

By Avery Neal January 26, 2023

Here are four personality characteristics that make a person more vulnerable to psychological abuse.

Generational trauma: Uncovering and interrupting the cycle

By Bethany Bray January 25, 2023

Counselors who understand the complexities of generational trauma can help clients acknowledge the role it plays in their lives, find healing and ultimately break the cycle.

Counseling Connoisseur: Brain science, courage and chronic pain

By Cheryl Fisher January 19, 2023

People’s thoughts and beliefs about pain — not just their physical injuries — play an important role in the overall experience of pain.

Unexpected lessons and connections in sex offender counseling

By Lavinia Magliocco January 16, 2023

Working with a client who committed a sex crime taught one counselor the importance of building rapport and finding creative ways to help the client regain a sense of humanity and connection.