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Pushing back against fatphobia

By Bethany Bray November 30, 2022

Counselors must help clients recognize and reject weight stigma before they can begin to heal and reconnect to themselves.

Incorporating clients’ faith in counseling

By Lisa R. Rhodes November 2, 2022

Faith can play an important role in a client’s healing process, but a lack of knowledge and training often makes counselors hesitant to incorporate it into the therapeutic session.

‘Not a monster’: Destigmatizing borderline personality disorder

By Scott Gleeson October 3, 2022

The stigma attached to borderline personality disorder can make both clients and counselors resistant to treatment, but by working together, they can sort through these misconceptions and help clients rediscover themselves.

Finding hope after surviving suicide

By Lisa R. Rhodes September 27, 2022

People who survive a suicide attempt often struggle alone, but with help, they can begin to see their challenges in a new light and rebuild their lives.

Breaking the silence around the childhood sexual abuse of Black men

By Lisa R. Rhodes August 30, 2022

The childhood sexual abuse of Black men remains a taboo subject, but counselors can help clients break the silence and reclaim their own power.