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Growing pains

Counseling Today - 2.28.2010
It was Tiffany Craig's turn to do a "squiggle story." She had drawn a squiggle on a piece of paper and, out of respect for her young client, took a turn imagining what the squiggle might be.
- By Lynne Shallcross Read more...

Ramping up resiliency

Counseling Today - 2.28.2010
It should come as no surprise to school counselors that collaborating with teachers and other school personnel is key to effective results with students.
- By Lynne Shallcross Read more...

A national obsession

Counseling Today - 1.27.2010
Society's preoccupation with dieting, weight and body image increases the need for counselors trained to address eating disorders and associated issues Read more...

Managing resistant clients

Counseling Today - 1.26.2010
Counselors might need to adjust their own mind-set to successfully overcome resistance in session and usher in client change Read more...

Remembering play

Counseling Today - 1.26.2010
Sure, they're great for child and adolescent clients, but play therapy techniques can also enhance counseling work with adult populations - By Stacy Notaras Murphy Read more...

A voyage of self-discovery

Counseling Today - 12.31.2009
It's often said that when you love what you do, it doesn't feel like a job. That sentiment might be a little idealistic, but all too often, career counselors say, people miss out by not following their hobbies and passions into a career. Read more...

Reconnecting the head with the body

Counseling Today - 12.31.2009
What can athlete's foot teach health professionals about the effective and efficient provision of counseling services? Plenty, according to Russ Curtis. Read more...

Putting a human face on homelessness

Counseling Today - 12.31.2009
Sandy Sheller understands that, sometimes, the best counseling session might take place just waiting for the bus. Read more...