In this series of posts I will discuss various counseling theories, starting with Psychoanalytic.
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Six Reasons Counseling Theory Is Important
Counseling theories are extremely important to counseling professionals. Although master’s programs in counseling include courses on counseling theories, they may fail to explain why theory is important. This series of posts will begin with a explanation of the importance of theory, followed by posts on individual theories, including Gestalt, Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral.
Counseling Types: School Counseling
In this final entry to my series of posts about various settings, I will explain what school counseling is.
What You Need To Know About Crisis Counseling
In my last series of posts, I discussed elements of suicide assessment. In this post, I will outline two models of crisis counseling.
Mental Health Counseling Settings
In the last post, I wrote about the clinical mental health counseling history, roles, and professional issues. In this post, I will explore the various settings under which mental health counselors commonly work.
Counseling Types: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
There are many things you can do with a counseling degree! In this post I will describe clinical mental health counseling.
Counseling Types: Student Affairs
There are many things you can do with a counseling degree! In this series of posts, I will describe various counseling settings, starting with student affairs, or college counseling.
How To Build Rapport With Clients
Building rapport with your clients is one of the most important counseling skills to possess. Did you know that approximately 40% of client change is due to the quality of the counseling relationship?
The Skill of Psychoeducation: What You Need To Know
There is an appropriate time and an appropriate way to provide psychoeducation to your clients. Do you know what they are?
The Skill of Decision Making: What You Need To Know
A great way to assist clients is by employing the skill of decision making, or logical consequences. Originally from Adlerian counseling, the goal is to help clients explore and evaluate possible actions when making a decision.