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Autism spectrum disorder, commonly referred to as “ASD”, is a neurodevelopmental disorder. This condition is associated with ranging of social, communication, behavioral, and developmental deficits from person to person (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The continuum of variance in presentation, severity, manif...
Mental health professionals are tasked with helping clients navigate the oh-so complex maze of the psyche. The Deconstructing Anxiety model is unique in its approach to this goal, because it targets the very root of all suffering: fear. This model offers clinicians a powerful framework to identify the&nb...
In all of the years I have counseled individuals, I have never found a theoretical foundation so useful as that of mindfulness nor a therapeutic tool as powerful as meditation. While I have not abandoned the use of cognitive therapeutic methods, I have found that meditation is the “royal road” to mindfulness and that t...
“As soon as my hands left the railing, it was instant regret”, says Kevin Hines, a suicide survivor. Statistically, only one percent of people who jump off the Golden Gate Bridge survive, which equates to about 40 survivors out of the estimated 2,000 who have jumped. Kevin’s poignant story of childhood trauma, mental i...
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July is National Minority Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities. One critical concept that can significantly contribute to mental well-being is post-traumatic growth (PTG). Understanding PTG can help individuals transform their...
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, “Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a crime that involves compelling or coercing a person to provide labor or services, or to engage in commercial sex acts…Exploitation of a minor for commercial sex is human trafficking, regardless of whether...
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April is Autism Awareness Month, providing a time to reflect on autism as a condition which affects the individual with the diagnosis, their family, and the community in which they live. In April 1970, Dr. Bernard Rimland founded Autism Awareness Month. Years later (2007), the United Nations General Assembly designated...
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month providing a great opportunity to pause and reflect on the array of incredible people impacted by a developmental disability. In the United States, current estimates indicate that about 1 in 6 children are diagnosed with one or more developmental disabilities...
Screening and assessment are crucial in identifying individuals with alcohol or drug involvement, distinguishing them from abstainers and occasional users without significant problems. While screening focuses on this differentiation, assessment involves a comprehensive evaluation to determine the nature and complex...
For many counselors who are engaged in clinical practice, there can be moments when a new concept, practice, or therapeutic intervention is introduced that requires comprehension in order to be successfully applied to clients. Regardless of how the information is obtained, the desired outcome is to achieve positive the...
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What is a Substance Use Disorder?In the United States there is a growing prevalence of substance use disorder (SUD) diagnoses among the general population. However, it is has been identified that there are certain populations that might be predisposed to this condition. According to the Center for Disease Control and P...
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There is no better time to improve your Cultural Intelligence (CQ), than now. As society evolves and inclusion becomes more essential in all areas, this is an element one must have. What is Cultural Intelligence (CQ) ? Cultural Intelligence is effectively navigating and thriving in multiple cultural settings....
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