Promoting Mental Health and Support
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Professional counselors help people gain personal insights, develop strategies and come up with real-life solutions.
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"A counselor is a trained professional who walks with the client without judgement to wherever they see their destination to be. And, along the way, we’re equipped to provide different alternatives to help the client move past the obstacles they face."
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Join us for
TEAL DAYon April 11
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. On Teal Day, we encourage everyone to share a picture of themselves wearing teal on social media, to help spread awareness of the work counselors do!
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From the Counseling Corner
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.
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Mental Health Resources in Communities of Color Matters: Here's WhyFeb 8, 2021|4 min readIn light of recent events, namely the landmark protests for Black Lives Matter and the political unrest in 2020, a noticeable change was seen in how we converse about racial disparities. For many, these events brought conversations about racial ...
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Five Strategies for Emotional Well-BeingJan 27, 2021|5 min readNow more than ever, it’s important to be vigilant about the state of our emotional wellbeing.
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Removing Barriers to ChangeNov 30, 2020|2 min readChanging behavior can be a good thing, but it's important to remember that change doesn't just happen overnight. There are frequently barriers that make changing behavior difficult.
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Celebrating the Holidays Without The GuiltNov 23, 2020|2 min readWhile our memories and experiences of holidays past are not something we can change, we can try to ensure that the current holidays don't add to any emotional burden we may already have.
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Overcoming Fear and AnxietyNov 9, 2020|2 min readWhen faced with anxiety and worry, our body reacts by pumping out a variety of chemicals, such as adrenaline, that cause various physiological reactions. These chemicals fueled our ancestors' "fight or flee" reaction when that bear attacked. Although ...
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ICYMI: How to Handle Stress in Your LifeJul 20, 2020|2 min readStress is a given in our lives. Whether it's the news out of Washington, work problems or just the daily issues of life in today's world, there are plenty of things to stress us out.
Related Counseling Today Articles
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In April of this year, Gregory Kimble, DMin, LPC-S, went on a mission trip to Highgate, a rural town in Jamaica. Kimble traveled as part of an annual medical mission trip to Jamaica organized by Women at Real Risk and Hands For A Cause.
Helping a School Community Heal after Suicide
As youth suicide rates continue to increase, more school counselors need to be prepared for suicide postvention.
How gendered norms and expectations affect men’s mental health.
Finding and Creating Affirming Spaces
Artemis Ray Allen, LPC, realized his own relationship with mental health can be a useful tool that helps him understand and connect with clients.
Ruptures in counselor-client relationships can happen, but therapists can learn how to repair the cracks and improve the process.
The benefits and challenges of grieving online
As technology continues to change the way people grieve, counselors need to be prepared to help clients navigate how they express their grief online in safe and healthy ways.
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Counseling Awareness Month
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