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Counseling Today
Divorce, the death of a loved one, the loss of a job and chronic mental health issues strike counselors' homes and lives just as they do the rest of the population, and these issues are potentially just as damaging to us as they are to those who are not in the field of mental health.
In this month's Counseling Today, ACA member Gregory K. Moffatt shares his journey through — and recovery from — a personal crisis that shattered his professional confidence. "I am hopeful that sharing my struggles can help you to avoid the mistakes I made," writes Moffatt, a licensed professional counselor and supervisor in Georgia. "Pain will eventually find us all. I hope that, with better preparations than I made for myself, you can be prepared to weather the inevitable storms on your own horizons."
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ACA Member Blog
You are a bridge (I promise this will make sense!). A bridge has multiple types of vehicles on it every day. These vehicles can look alike or different, but the bridge is designed to carry them while they drive in a smooth, orderly fashion. But what happens when the vehicles are stopped in traffic? Does the bridge feel that weight? Absolutely! There is a point at which a bridge can no longer handle the weight (or stress) of all of its vehicles. This puts the bridge at risk of collapse. You can do one of two things when a bridge is inundated with vehicles: remove some of the vehicles or build greater support for the bridge.
As graduate students and/or new professionals, stress is a concept that is basically part of our lifestyle. But this doesn't have to be a negative thing — some stress is good stress! We carry our vehicles every day, oftentimes vehicles that bring us fulfillment and joy, so we must be able to manage them in effective ways. Our health, studies, and clients depend on us remaining fully functioning and upright bridges!
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Counseling Today Online
Research indicates that up to 40 percent of the general population experiences flight-related anxiety. One of the things that makes aviophobia, or fear of flying, so common is that the average person just doesn't do it that often.
A key aspect of overcoming aviophobia is breaking things into small pieces — both with therapeutic preparation and with coping mechanisms on the day of the flight. A counselor can help clients learn to tolerate the uncomfortable feelings that sometimes come with flying, and redirect anxious thoughts to focus on the reasons they're getting on a plane — such as a long-awaited trip or family visit.
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Thomas Edison once said, "There is no substitute for hard work." More often than not, the most successful people are the ones who work the hardest because they are excited about and have a passion for what they are doing. Counselors who are highly motivated and committed to being the best practitioners of their craft regularly make authentic, transformative connections with their clients. Their client relationships are based on trust and a true desire for clients to feel understood and supported as they work toward therapeutic goals.
In his new book, The Secrets of Exceptional Counselors, celebrated counselor and author Jeffrey Kottler offers his insights about what makes a counselor extraordinary — and shares the wisdom of some of the most accomplished practitioners in the field. These master clinician stories illuminate "trade secrets" and explore the importance of developing one's own voice, being self-reflective, continuously seeking to improve, and not only owning successes and failures but learning from them.
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ACLU
Federal court found it unconstitutional to deny social transition as part of medically necessary care for a transgender inmate in a case filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Florida and international law firm DLA Piper. Read the ACLU's statement about the case.
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AP News
The Education Department says it is weighing whether to allow states to use federal funds to purchase guns for schools, prompting a storm of criticism from Democratic lawmakers and educators.
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Scary Mommy
Parental alienation is a hot topic right now, particularly among separated or divorced parents, but there are a lot of misconceptions of what it actually is.
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The Conversation
College athletes experience unique stressors, and while sport activities amplify opportunities to develop character, confidence and relationships research appears to indicate athletes may have similar or higher rates of psychological disorders as their non-athlete peers.
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Live 5 News
Sallie Mae, the nation's saving, planning and paying for college company has announced plans to renew and expand its Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program, offering seven $25,000 scholarships to deserving high school juniors and seniors this fall. Sallie Mae's Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program recognizes students who have excelled both inside and outside of the classroom, but whose financial circumstances or other obstacles in life may not allow them to pursue a college education. High school counselors and community leaders can nominate students now through Sept. 27.
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Entertainment Tonight
A source close to Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott has said that the couple is dedicated to doing the work needed to improve their marriage.
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Psychology Today
Do people really live the lives they portray on Facebook? The answer is — partially... because most people share selectively. For example, have you ever posted something on Facebook then checked back later to see how many people "liked" your post? If you have, don't worry, you are in good company. For most people, Facebook sharing is not selfish, it is social. That is why we call it social media.
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Romper
One of the hardest parts of sending my kids to school is trusting that they will be able to handle challenging situations — like bullying — when I'm not around. My kids have only encountered a few bullies so far, though, and when they have we've been able to work with the school to make a plan. As a result, I've learned that there are things school counselors want parents to know about bullying.
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Metro
In news that will come as little surprise to anyone who's ever had a relationship marked by regular makeups and breakups, on-and-off relationships may not be good for your mental health.
New research has found that relationships that experienced breaking up and reuniting were associated with higher symptoms of psychological distress, such as depression and anxiety.
That's because these relationships tend to have higher rates of poor communication and low levels of commitment.
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Chicago Tribune
Juice thumbed through his iPhone to find a photo Bryce Harper had sent him: A young man in a barber's chair, showing off a meticulously detailed haircut from a side angle. The Washington Nationals superstar asked the bearded and heavily tattooed man whether he could replicate the look — an undercut-style cut with a spin on the traditional fade.
"I was like, 'Oh, Lord,'" Juice said. "We pulled it off, though."
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Psych Central
A new study finds that sleep-deprived people feel lonelier and less inclined to engage with others, avoiding close contact much like those with social anxiety.
Worse still, that alienating vibe makes the sleep-deprived more socially unattractive to others, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications. And well-rested people feel lonely after just a brief encounter with a sleep-deprived person.
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