Antisocial personality disorder remains a misunderstood and arguably underdiagnosed issue that can manifest in a number of ways.
Counseling encounters with the puppet masters
By Gregory K. Moffatt February 5, 2019
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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
Thriving in times of crisis
By Lennis G. Echterling December 10, 2018
I am now reaching the age when people assume that I have achieved a certain amount of wisdom. I admit that I usually enjoy playing the role of the sage as a professor, but at times it definitely has its downside. For example, a new faculty member once said to me, “Hey, Lennie, you’re the…continue reading
Some thoughts on thoughts: The inner critic and self-talk
By Whitney Norris December 6, 2018
There’s no doubt about it: Words are powerful. As a professional counselor, I return to a few themes often because of their relevance to a wide variety of presenting issues and goals that clients bring to my office. Self-talk is among my five most-visited topics in therapy. Still, I have found that the subject usually…continue reading
Moving through trauma
By Jessica Smith November 7, 2018
I am a wounded healer. I remember a professor in graduate school telling our class that most counselors are wounded healers. As human beings, we gravitate toward what we know. As counselors, many of us are attracted to this work because of our difficult life experiences. These events in our lives often include trauma. Trauma…continue reading