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Training in Narrative Therapy: 21 Courses & Online Options
The stories we tell ourselves can be incredibly powerful. When we speak of ourselves negatively, place blame on others, or compare our past selves to [...]
Developmental Psychology 101: Theories, Stages, & Research
Developmental psychology looks at how we grow and change in our thoughts and behaviors. You can imagine how vast this field of psychology is if [...]
How to Prevent and Treat Compassion Fatigue + Tests
The wide range of circumstances experienced by counselors and therapists leaves them open and vulnerable to experiencing compassion fatigue (Negash & Sahin, 2011). Such a [...]
26 Best Stress-Relief Techniques According to Psychology
A traffic jam, a nightmare boss, a toxic relationship. All are nasty sources of stress that vary in how long they last and how much [...]
How to Improve Self-Knowledge: 21 Books, Tests, & Questions
Building an accurate picture of ourselves that aligns with reality can sometimes seem out of reach. We regularly block unwanted or uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, [...]
How to Improve Cognitive Function: 6 Exercises & Tests
Cognitive health is increasingly recognized as a key component of overall health and wellness (Bart et al., 2018). As with other dimensions of health and [...]
Counseling Ethics Code: 10 Common Ethical Issues & Studies
Most counselors have an appreciation for the possibility and diversity of ethical issues, but it’s easy to think they’ll never happen to you. Despite their [...]
9 Grief Books, Worksheets, & Journal Prompts to Help Clients
Grief is an experience that does not discriminate. At some point, everyone will lose a loved one. However, no one really talks about it. Even [...]
How to Boost Self-Esteem: 12 Simple Exercises & CBT Tools
Self-judgment and self-rejection can be extremely damaging. We may find ourselves taking fewer career risks, withdrawing from social engagements, and even avoiding making new friends [...]
How to Become a School Counselor: Top Degrees & Programs
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2021), employment in school counseling is expected to grow by 8% from 2019 to 2029, with 33,100 [...]