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Internet gaming disorder: A real mental health issue on the rise in adolescents and young adults

By Doyle L. Raymer Jr. September 1, 2021

Using games as a coping strategy for other underlying issues can lead to an addiction, as real life is replaced with a virtual and more favorable one.

Voice of Experience: The ughly child

By Gregory K. Moffatt August 23, 2021

Ughly children demand others’ energy. They break things. They often rub people — including their peers — the wrong way. That is what makes them “ughly” — they cause us to go “ugh.”

Learning about the experiences of canine-assisted therapy handlers

By Kelly Carapezza August 17, 2021

With animals included in therapeutic interactions, counselors have an additional model of empathy-like responses to present to clients. Animals in animal-assisted therapy settings can supplement traditional therapeutic interactions by demonstrating positive behaviors with humans who are experiencing negative emotions.

Supporting AAPI communities: ‘We still need to do more’

By Bethany Bray August 2, 2021

ACA organized a roundtable discussion with congressional and state representatives on policies that can help reduce anti-Asian racism and discrimination.

Voice of Experience: Proceed with caution when advocating on clients’ behalf

By Gregory K. Moffatt July 28, 2021

Counselors may want to help clients by providing court testimony, writing letters of documentation and other methods of advocacy, but clinicians should be careful not to extend themselves beyond the limits of their training and expertise.