With over 400 counseling theories, how do we sort through them? As part of this series on critical thinking, in this post, I will finish outlining the steps for evaluating a counseling theory:
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How To Evaluate Counseling Theories – Part I
With over 400 counseling theories, how do we sort through them? As part of this series on critical thinking, in this two-part post I will outline the steps for evaluating a counseling theory:
Why Have Counseling Theories?
As counseling students and practitioners, we know inherently that we must understand counseling theories. We know it is important, but do we really understand why?
Why Counselors Must Think Critically
The ability of counselors to think critically has often been over-looked, but this critical topic now appears to be garnering some attention. As I mentioned in my last post, there is a difference between your personal opinion and reasoned thought, or critical thinking. In this post, I will outline the importance of critical thinking skills.
Opinion v. Critical Thinking
Often while teaching a class I have asked: “what do you think?” Such a question has the potential to invoke some very interesting discussions, but it also has the potential to backfire. In this post, I will describe the difference between opinion and critical thinking, so you can better understand what your professors are looking […]
What You Need To Know About Other Mental Health Professionals
In order to help our clients, and also to have a deeper understanding of ourselves as mental health counselors, it is necessary to understand the various types of mental health helpers.
Netiquette: Email
Last week, we discussed the importance of good “netiquette.” In this post, I will discuss good email manners.
Netiquette!
This morning my husband and I were sitting around the breakfast table, discussing how technology is advancing so quickly that humans are struggling to form new social norms. (Yes, this is a typical Sunday morning for us!) In this set of posts, I will discuss how to have proper etiquette in today’s tech-driven world.
The Importance of Networking
Ah…a new semester is beginning and I am one of the instructors for the basic skills class at USF, which is the first counseling course our masters students take. As I am reviewing the syllabus I am reflecting on one of the assignments in particular, the field placement assignment. As difficult as it is, it […]
Time Management
Last semester a student asked me how I can possibly have the time to do all that I do. I thought it would make a great blog topic, but I didn’t have time to write about it…until now.
