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?
Counselor Self-Care 2nd Edition
Tags: Professional Counseling, Wellness & Self Care
Becoming a Counselor: The Light, the Bright, and the Serious, 3rd Edition
Tags: Career Development, Professional Counseling, Professional Development, Wellness & Self Care
Personal Reflections on Counseling
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Wellness Counseling: A Holistic Approach to Prevention and Intervention
Tags: Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment, Treatment & Intervention, Wellness & Self Care
The World Health Organization (1967) stated that wellness encompasses more than just the absence of...
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