Practice Briefs

Bullying is characterized as repeated aggressive behavior involving a power imbalance that causes harm. It can include traditional bullying, cyberbullying, hate speech, and targeting based on identity. Bullying and suicidality are closely intertwined...

Human migration may occur either internationally or domestically and is often categorized as voluntary or involuntary. Pre-migration stressors often include exposure to trauma or trauma-related incidents that occurred throughout the migration process.

“an important and effective intervention for supporting and strengthening families as they cope with changing circumstances in a changing world as well as deal with issues such as socio-economic risks, health crises, and delinquency”

Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is categorized as a Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorder in the fifth edition of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013).

In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the American Psychiatric Association (2013) categorizes specific learning disorder (SLD) as a neurodevelopmental disorder.

Suicide is a significant public health problem for school age children and adolescents. For youth ages 10 to 14 years old, suicide is the third leading cause of death and the second leading cause of death for persons 15 to 34 years of age...

Youth sexual abuse is a pervasive public health concern with lasting effects on development, mental health, and interpersonal functioning. Counselors are uniquely positioned to intervene through early identification, trauma-informed assessment...