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Revolutionizing AI Therapy: The Impact on Mental Health Care
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new era in mental health care, transforming everything from diagnostic accuracy to the delivery of therapeutic interventions (D’Alfonso, [...]
SMART Goals, HARD Goals, PACT, or OKRs: What Works?
Goal setting is vital in business, education, and performance environments such as sports, yet it is also a key component of many coaching and counseling [...]
The Scientific Validity of Manifesting: How to Support Clients
“Manifesting” is a big trend in the self-help and success industry. Because so many people actively try to practice manifesting strategies, it is important for [...]
What Is the Feldenkrais Method & Is It Effective?
The promotion of body awareness, nonjudgmental mindfulness, and mental and physical wellbeing is the reason behind the growing popularity of mind-body approaches in the Western [...]
Hierarchy of Needs: A 2024 Take on Maslow’s Findings
One of the most influential theories in human psychology that addresses our quest for wellbeing is Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. While Maslow’s theory of [...]
Best Courses for Counselors to Grow & Develop Your Skills
Counselors come from a great variety of backgrounds often with roots in a range of helping professions. Every counselor needs to keep abreast of the [...]
Emotional Development in Childhood: 3 Theories Explained
We have all witnessed a sweet smile from a baby. That cute little gummy grin that makes us smile in return. Are babies born with [...]
Youth Counseling: 17 Courses & Activities for Helping Teens
From a maturing body and brain to developing life skills and values, the teen years can be challenging, and mental health concerns may arise. Teens [...]
23 Family Therapy Techniques to Strengthen Your Relationships
Dealing with a family feud? Family therapy can provide an avenue to both individual and collective healing for a multitude of different issues. The origins [...]
How to Apply Social-Emotional Learning Activities in Education
As a teacher, your training may have focused more on academia than teaching social skills. Now in the classroom, you face the challenge of implementing [...]