Mental Health Awareness Month

Integrating psychological flow in counseling

Focusing on a challenging activity may have mental health benefits, especially for clients experiencing anxiety, depression or trauma.

Behind the Book: Counselor Self-Care (2nd edition)

Since the first edition of Counselor Self-Care came out in 2018, we have experienced many new stressors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, social injustice and political polarization.

Recognizing burnout and compassion fatigue among counselors

Counselors have a responsibility to take care of their own mental health before they can help others with their well-being.

What quiet quitting says about workplace mental health

The term “quiet quitting” has gained popularity since COVID-19 began, but what does this really say about our work boundaries and mental health?

4 steps to refresh, recharge and reconnect

Self-care is always easier said than done, but with these four steps, counselors can ensure they are taking time to care for and invest in themselves.

Past, present or future: Where do you usually live?

When you are in the present moment, you are not waiting for the next moment to be fulfilling or happy.

Getting triggered as a counselor

Counselors will inevitably be confronted by countertransference, but by learning to recognize and manage it, an experience that has sometimes been stigmatized can become a tool for professional and personal growth.

Counselor burnout during COVID-19

Three research studies suggest that counselors did not burn out at a higher-than-normal rate during the first year of COVID-19, but the experience of pandemic fatigue remains an ongoing challenge.

Why your own therapy is so important as a counselor

When clinicians shy away from engaging in therapy themselves, they are limiting their ability to be effective counselors.

Stumbling blocks to counselor self-care

As a counselor, which of the following elements are absolutely essential for you to do your job well?