Practice Briefs

The imposter phenomenon (IP) is a sense of intellectual fraudulence & inability to internalize success. It's a behavioral phenomenon to describe how women & other underrepresented groups experience pervasive feelings of self-doubt, worry, and fraudulence.

The primary challenge for HSPs is overstimulation. Overstimulation becomes the foundation for emotional intensity, strong response to criticism, negative internalization, and the potential for low self-esteem.

Co-occurring disorders involve the presence of one or more mental health disorder in conjunction with one or more substance use disorder. The terms co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis are often used interchangeably

Tolerable levels of anxiety and fear are a part of typical development for young people. Yet, fear and anxiety can become problematic and impede some young people’s abilities to function and can even advance to the point of a disorder.

Insomnia influences an individual’s psychological, occupational, and physical health, as well as his or her economic status, and can result in decreased overall functionality and production (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013).

The World Health Organization (1967) stated that wellness encompasses more than just the absence of disease; it includes a holistic perspective of physical, mental, and social well-being.

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...