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One in three American kids affected by adverse childhood experiences

By Bethany Bray November 5, 2019

One-third of American children have gone through a negative experience that can have lasting implications for their physical and mental health, according to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Supporting survivors of suicide loss

By Dana M. Cea October 29, 2019

Grief journeys can be difficult enough without the additional layers that come with a suicide loss. Gaining additional expertise in counseling survivors of suicide loss through training, consultation and supervision can make all the difference in the care you provide to clients.

How do you know it’s not counseling?

By Jenny Heuer October 28, 2019

Individuals with dementia are frequently looking for a sense of safety and security. Letting clients know that they are not alone in their fear is crucial.

Voice of Experience: Looking for honesty in the supervisory relationship

By Gregory K. Moffatt October 24, 2019

A trusting supervision relationship means the counselor-in-training is comfortable admitting “I messed up,” even knowing that it may slow the licensing process down.

From Combat to Counseling: Comprehensive mental health in the military-affiliated population

By Duane France October 17, 2019

It is important to understand what we are talking about when we discuss mental health in the military-affiliated population. As mental health professionals, it is equally important to understand the potential psychological impacts that our clients have experienced.