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From Combat to Counseling: Service members, veterans and military family mental health

By Duane France July 14, 2019

There are not enough veterans in the counseling career field serving others in the military population. At the same time, that truth does not minimize the need for mental health counseling for the military population.

Voice of Experience: Giving away power

By Gregory K. Moffatt July 11, 2019

“He had no reason to trust me. If I had been in his shoes, I wouldn’t have trusted me either.”

Caring vs. carrying: A therapeutic review of empathy and boundaries

By Laura Sladky July 8, 2019

Empathy allows for the full and complete exploration of thoughts, feelings and behaviors, with no intent to short-circuit the process simply because we cannot tolerate someone else’s pain.

Counseling Connoisseur: Revisiting the Spoon Theory

By Cheryl Fisher July 1, 2019

Counselors can assist clients and families who are impacted by chronic illness by validating their experiences, providing psychoeducation, and stepping up to advocate on local, regional and national levels.

Doing the groundwork after a large-scale traumatic event

By Lindsey Phillips June 24, 2019

With the rising number of catastrophic events, counselors should prepare now to ensure they are ready to help survivors move forward even in the face of resistance.