Features

‘Child abuse in disguise’: The impact of parental alienation on families

By Scott Gleeson March 9, 2023

Parental alienation can be hard to notice much less treat, but the long-term effects can be devastating for the children and targeted parent.

Is mindfulness a cure-all approach?

By Samantha Cooper March 7, 2023

Mindfulness is often seen as a cure-all approach, but as with other clinical approaches, counselors should carefully consider when and how they integrate this practice into sessions.

‘The walls come right down’: The clinical benefits of therapy dogs

By Scott Gleeson February 9, 2023

Therapy dogs can be more than our best friends; they can also help reduce clients’ stress and provide the emotional safety needed to process traumatic and painful life events.

Counseling youth aging out of foster care

By Lisa R. Rhodes February 3, 2023

Older youth who have aged out of the foster care system face many challenges — all of which can negatively affect their mental health without proper support, empathy and guidance.

Helping youth who self-harm

By Bethany Bray January 10, 2023

As increasing numbers of youth turn to self-injury, counselors can offer empathy while guiding young clients to better tolerate their emotions and find healthier ways to cope.