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Perspective: What Does the CARES Act Mean for You and Your Clients?

Mar 25, 2020

Currently, the United States Senate is debating the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act – S. 3548).
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ACA Requests Additional Mental Health Policies Related to COVID-19 in a Sign-On Letter to Congress

Mar 20, 2020

Thus far, legislative packages have not addressed needs of mental health and substance use providers, patients, advocates, family members, and communities. The letter includes recommended next steps for Congress and the Administration to address these important needs based on the broad effects COVID-19 will have on the mental and behavioral health care communities.
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2020 ACA Annual Conference & Expo Cancelled

Mar 13, 2020
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Part Three of Counseling in a time of Covid-19: Coping Emotionally

Mar 26, 2020

In my previous post, I outlined several cognitive strategies for helping clients manage anxiety. But as I mentioned at the end of that post, it is important to keep in mind that there are times when cognitive strategies don’t quite reach through to the level of emotion someone is experiencing.
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Teaching Accessibly Online (and enjoying it!)

Mar 26, 2020

I have been teaching online and using online supplements in my teaching for 5 years now. In fact, I have the privilege of working in the first online rehabilitation counselor education program in the country.
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Wellness Counseling

Jonathan H. Ohrt, Philip B. Clarke, and Abigail H. Conley

This innovative text presents a comprehensive review of the theoretical and empirical support for a wellness approach to counseling.... Learn More
The Counselor and the Law, Eighth Edition

Anne Marie "Nancy" Wheeler and Burt Bertram

This eighth edition provides a current and comprehensive discussion of counselors' legal and ethical responsibilities.... Learn More
Choosing the Right Counselor for You

Samuel T. Gladding and Kevin G. Alderson

This concise guide is for individuals seeking a counselor for themselves or others. It contains a treasure trove of information.... Learn More
Coping Skills for a Stressful World: A Workbook for Counselors and Clients

Michelle Muratori and Robert Haynes

This comprehensive counseling tool kit for stress management provides clinicians with hundreds of client exercises and activities. Learn More
Introduction to Crisis and Trauma Counseling

edited by Thelma Duffey and Shane Haberstroh

This introductory text integrates evidence-based models and best practices with relational-cultural theory, which is responsive to the many forms of traumatic stress and tragedies that clients experience. Learn More
Personal Reflections on Counseling

Gerald Corey

In an easy-to-read, question-and-answer format, Dr. Corey provides sage insight on a broad range of topics concerning professional issues, career development, the counseling process, and work-life balance. Learn More
Neuroscience-Informed Counseling With Children and Adolescents

Thomas A. Field and Michelle R. Ghoston

This innovative text is the first to illustrate how neuroscience concepts can be translated and applied to counseling with children and adolescents. Learn More