Jennifer, a graduate student in the Professional Counseling program at Carlow, began her training as a single mother of two, looking to create a life filled with meaning while giving back to her community.
Many employers are acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to build better relationships in a culturally diverse workplace. Here is how cross-cultural psychology will help create psychologically safe and inclusive workplaces.
Social media has democratized shaming via cancel culture. And, it is having a profound effect on mental health. What can counselors do to help patients deal with the negative impact of cancel culture on mental health?
Qualified counselors know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of conditions in others. But, how well can they deal with diagnosing themselves? While self-diagnosis may be hard, so too is self-care. This article explores…
Religious and spiritual values may factor into mental health. Here’s how counselors can address religion and spirituality in counseling practice and help patients meet their spiritual needs.
Self-esteem is the sense of personal worth and ability and can affect all aspects of our lives. Counselors can help people struggling with low self-esteem, contributing to improved health and well-being.
For those with a counseling degree, one area of specialization worth considering is couples counseling. It is common for marriages and relationships to encounter rough patches and require help to get back on track. This…
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…