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For much of human history, the idea of adolescence being a distinct life stage was nonexistent.

As a counselor, I have a front-row seat for watching anxiety develop in new relationships. It is truly fascinating to observe how quickly two people can become emotionally stuck together.

Ashley Wroton, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), says parents of her young clients have told her that pediatricians sometimes make comments suggesting that they try “real” therapy with their child rather than play therapy.

For many counseling professionals, the exploration of forgiveness, self-compassion or resilience can seem daunting, particularly when determining ways to apply these concepts to people with disabilities and their specific needs. Where do I start?

Unexpected exchange underscores the human desire to reconnect with nature, yet urbanization and technology often distance people from the natural world.

One particularly damaging result of incest is trauma bonding, in which survivors incorporate the aberrant views of their abusers about the incestuous relationship.

The stories of the aftereffects of human-made disaster have become all too familiar: a refugee forced to make a dangerous journey to find a new home; the soldier deployed thousands of miles from home for months at a time...

There is a need to develop effective mental health models in schools because of the mental health challenges that affect students academically, socially & emotionally. Students will continue to be faced with these challenges but it is important to address

What can we do as clinicians to help reduce the stigma and minimize the fear that going to counseling has for many law enforcement officers? The first step is to help officers understand their rights to privacy.

Counselors can help prepare for the pressures during the holiday season, from a barrage of parties, social events, to the temptation to compare themselves with the happy, near-perfect holiday scenes in movies, advertisements or friends’ social media posts