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Even before Courtland C. Lee, PhD, and S. Kent Butler, PhD, LPC, embarked on a career in counseling, they were both dedicated to giving back to the Black community and lending a hand to uplift Black men.

As youth suicide rates continue to increase, more school counselors need to be prepared for suicide postvention.

Counselors discuss the safety and ethics of having a firearm in session.

Five strategies counselors can use to help clients with disabilities overcome employment challenges and improve workplace wellness.

Learn how to identify your ideal client and then develop a marketing plan that attracts them.

Discover how to build a sustainable and profitable practice by diversifying your income and incorporating strategies that prevent therapist fatigue.

Artificial intelligence is here to stay, but issues around regulation and ethical use of it remain unclear. 

Because sexuality is a central part of the human experience, counselors need to be trained and prepared to broach the topic in session.

Treating stress that stems from racial discrimination and oppression can help address the mental health inequities Black clients face.

Approaching diagnosis through a lens that considers systemic, cultural and ecological factors leads to better treatment outcomes for clients.