Opinion

It’s time for a financial change in counseling

By Derek J. Lee June 23, 2022

The fact that counselors are, by nature, helpers and are often willing to give freely of their time does not mean that they should be treated unfairly as a labor force.

Unmasking White supremacy and racism in the counseling profession

By Patricia Arredondo, Michael D’Andrea and Courtland Lee September 10, 2020

If counselors are truly committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, it is time to challenge the status quo rather than remain silently complicit.

Respecting the faith of clients and counselors

By Laurel Shaler May 20, 2019

“It is one thing for us to challenge one another, hold each other accountable, and even heartily debate. It is another thing entirely to expect that any group of people should change their entire belief system or else not be included in the field.”

Angry nation: A counseling perspective

By Carol ZA McGinnis January 18, 2018

“O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave …” is a favorite line in our country’s National Anthem because it seems to simultaneously confirm our current liberties and challenge us to answer how relevant this symbol still is. In light of the events of the past year — horrific shootings, kneeling protesters, the ravages of…continue reading

Losing face: How Facebook disconnects us

By Jennifer L. Cline August 26, 2014

The social media revolution tempts us with the ability to form connections worldwide, but insights from college students suggest some potentially serious consequences.