Counseling

At some point in our training as a consultant, we all studied great theorists like Erikson, Piaget and Maslow. Their theories give us a general understanding of human behavior and with this information we can develop clinical interventions. While I was a student, I didn't appreciate theory as much as I should have, but the further I went in my…

P Careers advisers do not practice in a vacuum. Consultants practice in community with others regardless of the environment. Counselors practice in neighborhoods, schools, psychiatric facilities, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, in colleges, in homes, in homeless shelters, in assisted dormitories, in prisons, and the list goes on. All of these areas of activity are in communities. Therefore, as counselors, we need…

"I'm afraid I could actually do it," said the 31-year-old woman. Abigail (not her real name) was referring to ending her own life. She had been struggling with depression for years and was on the verge of suicide. Medicines had only helped her minimally. Her idea was undisputed and her plan was clear. These were terrifying words for me, and…

It is heartbreaking to read the multitude of articles circulating about vulnerable people trapped with their abusers at home due to protection mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, experience reminds us of a worrying reality that is typical of these uncertain times: unfavorable labor market conditions are positively linked to domestic violence. Research conducted after the Great Depression in the…

It is impossible to deny the extraordinary social impact of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-Cov-2). We are all bombarded daily with news and information related to the pandemic. Because this virus attracts media attention, it can be difficult for individuals to distinguish between misinformation and accurate information about the disease. We are not…

This award recognizes doctoral students with exceptional insight and understanding of the school advisory profession and the work of professional school advisors who interact with elementary, middle or high school students. Winner: Rebecca Alexandra Smith Rebecca Alexandra Smith is currently pursuing her Master of Science in counseling training specializing in school counseling and clinical psychological counseling at East Carolina University.…

In an increasingly mobile society, it is not uncommon for professionals to move in many areas for professional or personal reasons. For those in occupations such as human resources, information technology, publications and numerous other areas, moving to another area usually only requires a new employer. In fact, many professionals don't even have to look for a new office because…

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"Moral Violation" is a term that has emerged in the past thirty years and describes a particular response to events that occur during the course of a service member's military experience. It is closely related to, but also separate from, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Events that can cause moral injury are also likely to be traumatic, catastrophic physical injury, or…