Online Exclusives

From Combat to Counseling: Cultural competence in the military affiliated population

By Duane France September 11, 2019

Although many counselors recognize the unique nature of military service, it’s also essential that they understand how important that culture is to a member’s self-image.

Suicide, substance abuse and medical trauma

By Bethany Bray September 3, 2019

Counselors embedded in a trauma center in a busy hospital facility find that suicidality and medical trauma often intersect with alcohol or substance use.

The Counseling Connoisseur: Picnicking as a therapeutic tool

By Cheryl Fisher August 29, 2019

The next time you are faced with clients who could benefit from a mini-break that would include a therapeutic experience that will encourage positive interactions and reflection, suggest they pack their favorite goodies and head for an outdoor space.

Understanding the gap: Encouraging grad students to work with an aging population

By Neha Pandit August 20, 2019

Regardless of how old the person sitting in our office or classroom is, engaged learning can happen in countless forms, as can growth through stepping out of one’s comfort zone.

From Combat to Counseling: Characteristics of the military affiliated population

By Duane France August 13, 2019

It’s true that there are many common factors among those who serve in or are affiliated with the military, but there are a large number of differences too. Age, ethnicity, gender, period of service, full time or part time, combat or not — all of these factors have their own impact on the experiences of military-affiliated clients.