Counseling Awareness Month

Professional counselors help people gain personal insights, develop strategies and come up with real-life solutions to the problems and challenges they face in every area of life. Powered by the American Counseling Association—more than 60,000 members strong—Counseling Awareness Month provides an opportunity to celebrate both the counseling profession and individuals who do this important work.

What is Counseling?

Professional counselors help people gain personal insights, develop strategies and come up with real-life solutions.

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MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Christine Suniti Bhat, PhD, LPC, LSC, OH

"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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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.

Celebrating Self-Care During BIPOC Mental Health Month
Jul 7, 2021|4 min read

In many ways, self-care has become the ultimate buzzword in everyday discussions about the importance of mental health. But here?s the thing: It isn't just a buzzword.
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- Cultural Identities, Multiculturalism & Diversity
- Social Justice
How Should We Be Talking About Men's Mental Health?
Jun 22, 2021|4 min read

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, men died by suicide 3.6 times more often than women in 2019. Mental Health America notes that one in five men develop alcohol dependency during their lifetimes and gay and bisexual men are ...
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Three Ways to Celebrate and Support Black Mental Health on Juneteenth
Jun 15, 2021|3 min read

Juneteenth is central to Black American mental health and well-being because it?s defined by Black humanity and liberation. Honoring Juneteenth and respecting Black identity means working to fill the significant gaps in our knowledge of American history.
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