With our growing minority population, the concept of diversity is receiving a lot of attention in the Counselor Education literature. Increasingly, academic programs are including education on the diverse needs of minority groups as part of counseling education programs. A growing body of research suggests that understanding differing cultural backgrounds and how this might affect […]
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How to be Successful in Graduate School – Part Two
Don’t just survive, thrive! Barb’s tips for a successful graduate education experience (Pt II).In the last post, we looked at the first five things you can do. Now, we will look at the last four:
How to be Successful in Graduate School
Don’t just survive, thrive! Barb’s tips for a successful graduate education experience. As an adult learner returning for my master’s degree, and now my doctorate, I had to learn how to be a student again. Here are my thoughts on how to have a successful experience in graduate school (Part One):
Why I Became a Counselor
I’ve always enjoyed intimate, one-on-one conversations rather than “small talk” in a large group. I used to think it was because I was shy, but now I realize that’s just how I’m wired. I find large group discussions to be mostly superficial and meaningless. I’d much rather spend focused individual time with someone. That’s where […]
What to Look for in an Online Counseling Program
Hello again, There are many benefits to an online education, but there can also be pitfalls. Before committing to an online program, do your homework. Pun absolutely intended. A thorough investigation now will save you headaches later. Here are some things to look for:
Benefits of Online Education
Hello everyone, and welcome to my first post for Masters In Counseling!! I am honored to be chosen, and excited to be able to bring to you some valuable, interesting, and entertaining information.
Masters In Counseling.org Blog Aims To Serve Counseling Students And Counselors With New Blogger!
Besides a new site design and other cool features like professional interviews, videos, and informative articles, Masters In Counseling.org is also aiming to be serve counseling students and new counselors by bringing on Barbara LoFrisco, a licensed counselor to blog for the site! Barbara LoFrisco holds a master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling […]
30 Exceptional Q&A Sites on Effective Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling is a broad field, and can encompass more than marriage issues. Relationship counselors often work with couples who want to adopt, parents with difficult children and children with difficult parents. But, the counseling doesn’t stop there — eldercare issues have come to the forefront with the aging of the Baby Boomer generation. With […]
Top 25 Free and Useful eBooks About Depression
While it is normal to occasionally feel sad, when a person has major depressive disorder, they experience a severely depressed mood that can remain for years at a time. This is often referred to as depression, which can interfere with daily functioning and cause distress for both the person with the disorder and their family. […]
25 Job Sites for Career Counselors
A job as a career counselor means putting on your best face every day and helping students or immigrants step into the job pool with confidence. There isn’t always an easy way to do this, but job sites and forums for career counselors can help you learn the right things to say and how to […]
