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Filtered Instagram photos, emojis galore, and a steady stream of likes, comments, and share can’t hide the truth of what it’s really like to be an American teenager today. A study of national trends of depression found a substantial increase in major depressive episodes, or MDEs, among teens and young adults ages 12 to 20 from 2005 to 2014 –… Read More about Shining a Light on American Teenagers Today

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6 Types of Behavior Therapy Used by Counselors Today

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The exchange between counselor and client is guided by principles and techniques developed over years of research and practice. Counselors today use a host of therapy approaches and strategies to… Read More about 6 Types of Behavior Therapy Used by Counselors Today

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Changing Lives: Career Opportunities in Human Services and Social Work

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The common factor in all human services disciplines is a commitment to improving people’s quality of life. The human services field comprises a broad range of interdisciplinary subfields, and while… Read More about Changing Lives: Career Opportunities in Human Services and Social Work

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How to Become a Career Counselor

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Throughout a person’s life, his or her career path may grow and evolve, change drastically or remain relatively the same. Regardless, each career path is unique to the individual. Career… Read More about How to Become a Career Counselor

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Helping Students Thrive: The Role of a School Counselor

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On the surface, school counselors help students prepare for success in school and their future jobs. Dig a little bit deeper, however, and it becomes clear that the role of… Read More about Helping Students Thrive: The Role of a School Counselor

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How to Become a Family Counselor

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For those with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for the medical sciences, becoming a family counselor might be an excellent career choice. Licensed family counselors positively impact the lives… Read More about How to Become a Family Counselor

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What’s the Difference: School Counselor vs. School Psychologist?

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Educational institutions of all levels have a need for workers who can help students cope with challenges that impede their academic performance and personal development. School counselors achieve this by… Read More about What’s the Difference: School Counselor vs. School Psychologist?

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What Is Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Why Is It Important?

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A revolution is underway in mental health care. Awareness is spreading about the pervasive, damaging effects of untreated mental illness, and the knowledge that treatments are available to minimize and… Read More about What Is Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Why Is It Important?

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How to Become a School Counselor

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When educating children, it is important to ensure that their growth and development are being guided by skilled and knowledgeable adults. School counselors specialize in helping students develop their… Read More about How to Become a School Counselor

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How to Become a Clinical Social Worker

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Health care spending in the United States reached $3.5 trillion in 2017. This increase was driven by several key factors, including an aging baby-boom generation, increased participation in insurance programs… Read More about How to Become a Clinical Social Worker

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How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor

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Substance abuse counselors continue to be in demand across the U.S., and the need is growing because of increasing rates of drug, alcohol and nicotine addictions. According to recent… Read More about How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor

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Why Work in Human Services?

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Human services is a broad academic and professional discipline that incorporates many different fields of practice, each aimed at helping people meet essential needs, such as wellness, shelter and financial… Read More about Why Work in Human Services?

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