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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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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.
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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Teens and Mental Health: Red Flags to Watch Out ForMar 17, 2021|4 min readOh, the door slamming, dramatic yelling, eye-rolling, temperamental days of adolescence—we’ve all lived them and now have the honor of watching (or raising) the generations after us experience the same.
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Honoring Women and Their Roles in the Advancement of our Nation's Mental HealthMar 1, 2021|3 min readSince 1987, the month of March has been designated as a time to honor the achievements, struggles, contributions and the vital role women have played throughout our historical and contemporary society.
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Fact: Eating Disorders are Mental IllnessesFeb 22, 2021|4 min readNational Eating Disorders Awareness Week is February 22-28. At its best, food becomes a centerpiece that can forge relationships and resolve conflicts. At its worst, it pits us against ourselves and isolates us into nonexistence.
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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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