Member Insights

CT Online readers and member viewpoint, often on current issues.

The caregiving conundrum

By Tia Amdurer March 12, 2019

Counselors can help those who are shouldering end-of-life caregiving responsibilities to navigate sensitive issues such as burnout, guilt and family dynamics.

Parent-child interaction therapy for ADHD and anxiety disorders

By Donna Mac March 6, 2019

Child-directed interaction and PRIDE skills can be used in the counselor’s office, in the home, in schools and elsewhere to help children produce more desired social behaviors.

Is there an epidemic of emotional support animals?

By Cynthia K. Chandler February 6, 2019

In a rush to provide documentation for the growing numbers of people desiring emotional support animals, mental health providers could be putting others at risk.

Counseling encounters with the puppet masters

By Gregory K. Moffatt February 5, 2019

Antisocial personality disorder remains a misunderstood and arguably underdiagnosed issue that can manifest in a number of ways.

The pros and cons of contracting with online counseling companies

By Melanie Person January 15, 2019

The day I decided to close my private practice and move to another state was one of both excitement and remorse. I knew that I would be starting from scratch in building a practice in a new region, yet I did not have the time and energy to devote to the marketing and networking that…continue reading