-
Continue reading →: Physical Symptoms and Mental DisordersTables from James Morrison’s “Diagnosis Made Easier Principles and Techniques for Mental Health Clinicians” (2014). This table is a good way to visualize substance induced symptoms that clients might be experiencing. Here is another table that is useful to understand how different medications can affect a client’s physical and emotional…
-
Continue reading →: Intake FormsEverybody Hates Paperwork Intake reports can be overwhelming and interrogatory. You are asking someone to give you as much details as possible about the most personal parts of their life. The goal of an intake form is to gain as much information about your client as possible before the initial…
-
Continue reading →: Understanding the Competencies: DisabilityDisability Competencies The ACA Code of Ethics (2014) requires competency and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. The Disability-Related Competencies as outlined in the ACA-approved document (2018) include: Understanding and accommodating the disability experience and supporting self-advocacy is crucial to supporting the dignity and autonomy of your client. This involves research,…
-
Continue reading →: Beyond Mad, Happy, and Sad: Exploring How You FeelExploring Our Core Emotions The classic psychotherapy cliche that starts every tv therapy session is actually difficult to answer. Often, we reduce complex or confusing feelings to mad, happy, or sad. After all, these are three of the core emotions humans across cultures feel. Many agree with psychologist Paul Ekman’s…
-
Understanding the Competencies: LGBTQIA+
Published by
on
Continue reading →: Understanding the Competencies: LGBTQIA+One of the requirements of the counseling profession according to the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics is competency surrounding your client’s identities. The ACA acknowledges and supports LBGTQIA+ identities. There are many subcultures within LGBTQ+ culture and to understand all of them would take years of research. One…
-
Continue reading →: Understanding the Competencies: MulticulturalAssociation for Multicultural Counseling & Development (AMCD) The Association for Multicultural Counseling & Development (AMCD) is dedicated to educating and supporting counselors in their pursuit of multicultural competency- more recently known as, cultural humility. The concept of cultural competence is a tall order, but AMCD offers many resources for members and…
-
Continue reading →: Useful Numbers to Know – Phone DirectoriesWho Do You Call? Phone directories are really useful when you run into a problem that is out of your area of expertise. It is also nice for your client to know there is someone they can call 24/7. I found a number of useful and reputable hotlines and warm…
-
Continue reading →: Resilience Across CommunitiesThe ability to rise above adverse life experiences is admirable, sometimes enviable. Some people rise above such horrific circumstances to create beautiful and meaningful lives it seems like they must have super powers. Are they born with resilience, or is there a way we can all learn how to be…
-
Continue reading →: Shame vs. Guilt: How to use themShame and guilt are often used interchangeably. However, understanding the difference between these emotions can help us learn and grow without feeling trapped by them.
-
Continue reading →: Mandated Reporting: Child AbuseCANRA, the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, has strict rules for mandated reporters. This post discusses some of those reportable issues under CANRA as well as how and when to report.
Recent posts
Categories
Rookie Counseling 