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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.

Stress Doesn’t Have To Be A Negative

3.30.2009
Think you’ve got a lot of stress in your life? Well, welcome to the club. In today’s hectic world and troubled economy, stress is a part of everyone’s life. Read more...

Don’t Let Change Keep You Down

3.23.2009
The country seemed to respond positively to the call for "change" that we heard from both major parties in the recent presidential campaign. But when change comes to our personal lives, most of us find it a cause for stress and anxiety. Read more...

Learning How To Make Yourself Heard

3.16.2009
When we were young most of us were told to “speak up,” to “say what’s on your mind,” and to “tell us what you think.” But many of us find that advice hard to follow as we mature. Read more...

Making Doctor Visits Less Stressful and More Productive

3.9.2009
Today’s ever-busier health care systems can often seem rushed and impersonal. Doctors may care as much about their patients as ever, but they may not have much time to spend counseling and reassuring each patient. Read more...

How Do You Cope With Losing Your Job?

3.2.2009
Every day we read of more companies laying off workers. While job loss may have been a fear for many last year, today’s troubled economic climate has made it a reality for millions. Read more...

Can Online Counseling Work For You?

2.23.2009
From groceries to diamond jewelry, you can have practically anything delivered via the Internet today. Read more...

Getting Sibling Rivalry Under Control

2.16.2009
Having more than one child in your family almost guarantees disagreements, arguments and competition between the kids, at least sometimes. Read more...

Use Valentine's Day To Re-Ignite The Romance

2.9.2009
Valentine's Day - candies, flowers and all the sweet sentiments that speak to young love. Is that what this holiday is for you, or have you been in a relationship so long that the romance is just a fading memory? 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 Debra Bass at dbass@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 interviewing experts in any area within the realm of professional counseling should contact Debra Bass at dbass@counseling.org.
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