Cover Stories

Culture-centered counseling

By Lindsey Phillips November 22, 2021

Advocates argue that for the profession to evolve and better serve the needs of diverse clients, it must embrace counseling theories that address lingering gaps in more traditional approaches.

Perspectives on grief and loss

Compiled by Jonathan Rollins October 26, 2021

The experience of grief and loss is universal; the circumstances surrounding it and the way people understand and process it are anything but.

Assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning: A map for the journey ahead

By Bethany Bray September 22, 2021

Competently assessing client needs and determining an accurate treatment plan are skills that counselors need to continually develop and improve throughout their career.

Suicidality among children and adolescents

By Laurie Meyers August 25, 2021

The isolation and stress of COVID-19 have exacerbated a preexisting upward trend in serious mental health problems in those under 18.

Crisis counseling: A blend of safety and compassion

By Bethany Bray July 27, 2021

Crisis counseling demands that practitioners become comfortable with the uncomfortable, ensuring safety while creating a nonjudgmental space for clients to share their most distressing thoughts and emotions.