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Counseling Corner

Modern life is full of stress and problems, and sometimes things can seem just a bit, or a lot, out of control. While the American Counseling Association’s weekly newspaper column, "The Counseling Corner," can’t make problems go away, it can help readers recognize some of the more common afflictions of modern living and their causes, while also offering suggestions for solutions, or advice on seeking professional help when necessary.

How Will You Cope If You Lose Your Job?

Counseling Corner 5.12.2008
It isn't news that our nation's economy currently has many problems, problems that are resulting in rising unemployment rates in most parts of the nation. Read more...

Surviving The Teen Party Season

Counseling Corner 5.5.2008
It's the season of the year when parental gray hairs increase as parents worry about their teen-aged children's party activities. Read more...

Recognizing When It's Time For A New Job

Counseling Corner 4.28.2008
Many people find their jobs get better, more challenging and more interesting every day. Such people look forward to going to work each morning, and leave at night feeling satisfied at what they've accomplished. Read more...

Recognizing When Grieving Becomes Depression

Counseling Corner 4.21.2008
Getting older doesn't have to mean suffering from depression. Many people find their senior years full of adventure, excitement and a variety of joyful activities. Read more...

Tips for Minimizing "Behind the Wheel" Stress

Counseling Corner 4.14.2008
There are plenty of things today that can leave us feeling anxious and stressed - the economy, job security, energy prices, terrorism alerts. It's a long list, and if you have children, especially teens, it gets even longer. Read more...

Teenagers, Messy Room and Frustrated Parents

Counseling Corner 4.7.2008
"Messy room" - it's the one phrase that will get the parents of virtually any teenager, boy or girl, nodding in understanding and rolling their eyes in frustration. It's also a common cause of teen-parent disagreements. Read more...

Retirement And Its Potential Impact On A Marriage

Counseling Corner 3.31.2008
Most couples look forward to the time and opportunities retirement can bring. And they should. It allows couples quality time together and a chance to do things that you've both looked forward to. Read more...

Don't Let Sports Add Stress To Your Family Life

Counseling Corner 3.24.2008
Spring means more outdoor activity for most kids and today that often means organized sports programs. Read more...
 
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Editors interested in the columns for their newspapers, or counselors interested in writing for the columns, should send an email requesting additional information to the attention of Janice MacDonald at jmacdonald@counseling.org.


These weekly columns are provided free to newspapers across the U.S. Currently almost 250 newspapers, with a total circulation of more than 3.5 million, receive the monthly package of columns.

Editors interested in the columns for their newspapers, or counselors interested in writing for the columns, should send an email requesting additional information to the attention of John Lough at counselingcorner@counseling.org.
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