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Professional counselors help people gain personal insights, develop strategies and come up with real-life solutions.
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TEAL DAYon April 12
Celebrated on the second Friday of April, Teal Day encourages awareness of the importance of counseling and self-care for counselors as they enlighten their clients, colleagues and the greater public of the same. It recognizes counselors place in the national mental health conversation and the importance of debunking the stigma related to mental illness. It also challenges people to broaden their understanding of counseling in the prevention and management of mental health conditions.
We all face daily challenges in today's complicated and demanding world. Counseling Corner articles take a closer look at those challenges and offer thoughtful ideas, suggestions and strategies to help you to live a happier and healthier life.
A young student has trouble concentrating in class. Parents worry over their child’s poor grades. A teacher struggles with a disruptive student in the classroom. Enter the school counselor — a family ally
You’ve selected and scheduled an appointment with a counselor. You’re about to embark on a special relationship — one that involves honesty, trust and collaboration.
So you’ve decided to get professional help for a personal struggle or a relationship issue. Finding the right type of provider and service can be daunting and confusing. How do you find a counselor?
In recent years, a noticeable change was seen in how we converse about racial disparities. For many, these events brought conversations about racial inequality and systemic racism to the forefront.
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Lisa J. Young, LCPC, LPC
Lisa J. Young, who joined ACA in 2001, is a professional counselor and owner of Let’s Fly Counseling Services in Maryland. She enjoys helping clients overcome their apprehensions about counseling and grow to embrace it.