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I’ve often heard that how someone treats you is more a reflection of the other person than it is on you. I strongly believe in the value of feedback and how it can help us see blind spots, but it is also essential to consider the source. The source may not be coming from a healthy place and may provide you with signs that they need help.
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Are you a graduate student looking for ways to enhance your experience in the counseling field? Consider getting involved with a professional organization like the American Counseling Association (ACA)! Professional organizations can help students develop their professional identities, connect with peers and mentors, and create a sense of community. Opportunities for counseling students abound within ACA, and there are numerous ways to grow as a counselor, advocate, scholar, and professional.
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Still, at least in private practice, I have learned that developing a niche and marketing to that niche brings the best outcomes for everyone.
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Dr. Gladding’s words, kindness, and wisdom will live on through many counseling students, supervisees, fellow counselors, counselor educators, and colleagues who he influenced over the years.
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Dr. John M. Gottman concluded roughly forty years ago that there was a large gap between the importance of marriage and romantic relationships, and research concerning what makes relationships and marriage work.
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I worked for a couple of years as a career coach before starting as a counselor and, during that time, found that approximately 90% of my clients were either seeing a counselor for anxiety or needed a referral for one.
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My state board recently sent out a great request for feedback. They want to know counselors' thoughts on whether or not telehealth flexibility implemented for COVID-19 should be extended.
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When I opened my private practice and started reading about the “powers of networking”–how if I didn’t do any marketing, or have a social media strategy, or didn’t make sure I was networking, that I wouldn’t succeed.
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That question comes up a lot for many therapists. The short answer may be “yes,” but the more accurate answer may be “it depends.”
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