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Fatphobia: How can counselors do better?

Compiled by Bethany Bray November 23, 2022

Weight stigma can show in counseling, so clinicians need to work to dismantle it both in themselves and in their clients.

Voice of Experience: Self-assessment and professional growth

By Gregory K. Moffatt November 17, 2022

Obtaining a professional counseling license should be the beginning of supervision and self-growth, not the end of it.

The emotional effects of cancer

By Donna Degrasse November 15, 2022

Counselors need to be prepared to help clients who are undergoing cancer treatment process a range of emotions, including loss, anxiety, resentment and anger.

Embracing fandom in counseling

By Samantha Cooper November 7, 2022

Counselors can build rapport with clients who belong to fandoms by creating a safe environment, incorporating fandom in session and acknowledging the important role it can play in their lives.

Curfew is when?! Helping parents and teens see eye to eye on boundaries and rules

By Bethany Bray October 28, 2022

Rules are often a point of contention for parents and teenagers, but counselors have the skills to help both parents and teens put the situation into context and find common ground.