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School counselors play an indispensable role in preparing students to take the next step in their educational paths. Many of them also help students define their professional ambitions. The… Read More about How to Become a College Counselor
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You have an affinity for connecting with people. You empathize with their problems. You want to make a positive difference in their lives by helping them navigate life’s difficult… Read More about How to Become a Mental Health Counselor
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Substance abuse and addiction are serious issues poised to wreak havoc on individuals and their loved ones. Because of this, it is easy to confuse the two terms, if… Read More about Substance Abuse vs. Addiction
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Counseling provided by trained professionals can make a profound impact on the lives of individuals, families and communities. This service helps people navigate difficult life situations, such as the… Read More about The Importance of Counseling
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 45 million people in the United States live with a mental illness. In recent years however, there has been a… Read More about How to Get a Counseling Degree
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A career in counseling involves working collaboratively with individuals who need help solving problems that are holding them back from leading a fulfilling life. Professional counseling is vitally important to… Read More about What to Expect in Counseling Courses
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According to the National Organization for Human Services, human services is broadly defined as an approach to meeting human needs by focusing on the prevention and mediation of problems. There… Read More about Picking the Right Degree for You: Master of Social Work (MSW) vs. Master’s in Counseling
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The field of professional human services is, simply put, the practice of helping others. But the profession is much more nuanced than that. Within it, there are many different roles… Read More about What Is Human Services?
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There are many career paths available to students who have determined they would like to work in a field related to mental health. Two such options are counseling and psychology.… Read More about What Is the Difference Between a Counselor and a Psychologist?
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In the mental health field there are many different roles to choose from, each with its own unique duties and specialties, even if they’re not easily recognizable at first glance.… Read More about What Is the Difference Between a Counselor and a Therapist?
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Many people use the titles of ‘counselor’ and ‘psychotherapist’ interchangeably. This is understandable, especially for the layman, considering there are a lot of similarities between the two professions and… Read More about Counseling vs. Psychotherapy: Choosing the Right Path