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Treating depression by focusing on solutions and acceptance

Compiled by Lisa R. Rhodes November 21, 2022

Solution-focused brief therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy are effective — yet underutilized — clinical approaches counselors can use to help clients with depressive symptoms.

De-escalating conflict between parents and teens

By Bethany Bray October 26, 2022

Friction between parents and teenage children is an inevitable part of adolescent development, but often the parents need as much — if not more — work in counseling as the teen to build the skills needed to navigate conflict.

Disarming anger

By Bethany Bray September 23, 2022

Viewing anger as a messenger rather than an adversary can help clients decouple it from shame, unpack its origins, explore related feelings and gain self-awareness.

Counseling a broken heart

By Bethany Bray August 24, 2022

Romantic breakups often come with a lot of painful feelings and loss, but when processed in counseling, they can also be an opportunity to connect with oneself and make meaning from the experience.

Responding to the youth mental health crisis in schools

By Bethany Bray July 25, 2022

A youth mental health crisis is rising to a crescendo in American schools, so now more than ever, school-based counselors need support and buy-in from school staff, parents and outside mental health professionals.