For those pursuing a master’s degree in mental health counseling and looking ahead to a counseling career, they can anticipate likely working with many people dealing with anxiety. We all feel anxious from time to…
For those pursuing a career in clinical mental health counseling, they are likely to be called on to help individuals coping with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is an increasingly common diagnosis, with more…
The demand for psychologists will be strong in the years ahead, with employment in the field expected to grow 14 percent by 2026—double the projected growth for other occupations. For those with an MA in…
Those contemplating pursuing an MS degree in professional counseling may wonder if a career in the counseling field is right for them. While the profession attracts those who like to talk to different kinds of…
Many mental health counselors are interested in working with children. You will see their offices full of fun things like crayons, stress balls, and Legos. And while these offices are inviting and child-centered, the use…
In many professional counseling graduate classes, faculty often encourage students to turn their research projects into presentations that can be shared with the larger counseling community. In Dr. Travis Schermer’s research class he introduces students…
For those pursuing an MS degree in professional counseling, work-life balance promises to be an area where they will increasingly be called on to help. We all struggle with work-life balance. This is nothing new,…
Those pursuing a masters in assessment psychology are on a path to an especially rewarding career, because assessment psychology plays an unsung yet important role in helping young people. Whether they are children or teens…
As the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic begins to ease, counseling professionals will find that they are needed more than ever before to help those struggling with addiction
The damage done to children and adolescents’ mental health during the pandemic will be long-term for those affected. It also will likely shape the field of Educational Psychology for years to come.