It’s a new year, and time for a fresh start and new endeavors. Perhaps this is the year that you will finally fulfill your dream of obtaining a counseling degree! Here are four reasons you should apply for a counseling degree today:
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3 Creative Ways to Tap into Your Alumni Counseling Network
Networking is an underutilized but very useful tool for obtaining information in an efficient manner. More specifically, networking with other professionals may be the fastest way to find employment. Here are three creative ways to tap into your alumni network:
Oops! 3 Common Blunders Every New Counselor Makes
As with trying anything new, as a new counselor you are going to make mistakes. Learning what could go wrong ahead of time will help prepare you and may even save you from doing harm…
4 Qualities Every Successful Counselor Has
Counseling is a unique profession requiring a particular set of qualities. Do you have what it takes?
The Most Important Thing You Need to Do as a Counselor
Protect yourself! Before you enter your first practicum or internship, make sure you have ample liability insurance. Yes, even though you are still a student you will need it.
What You Need To Know About Federal Student Aid
The deadline for filling out your FAFSA is March 1. You can begin filling it out after January 1. What’s a FAFSA?
Don’t Lose Your Financial Aid! Three Things You Must Monitor
Universities at the masters level utilize several measures in determining eligibility for financial aid. Financial aid can consist of student loans, stipends, scholarships, etc. There are three general categories for determining eligibility: Cumulative GPA, Pace, and Maximum Time. Your financial aid can be terminated if you fail to meet any of these requirements! Therefore, it […]
Counseling Supervision: What Every Counselor Needs To Know
Most, if not all, states require that after graduating counselors complete an internship before becoming licensed. This means that counselors must be under supervision when they are treating clients. Usually this consists of a one-hour meeting each week with your supervisor, but requirements vary by state.
What is Sex Therapy?
A sex therapist is a mental health counselor who has special certification in sexology. Sexology is the scientific study of human sexuality. There are various institutions or providers for this type of education.
The Importance of Sexual Education
In training to be a counselor, one of the areas that are often overlooked is sexuality. Yes, most graduate programs do have a course on Human Sexuality, but one course is usually not enough to sufficiently prepare counselors for what they will encounter in treating clients.