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How to Foster Positive Communication: 9 Effective Techniques
Can you recall a really good conversation you’ve had? What was memorable about it? Was it the topic, the words, or just a feeling it [...]
How to Become a Counselor: 14 Courses & Online Options
You want to help others achieve their goals and become the best version of themselves. You’re committed to working with clients to negotiate changes and [...]
What Is Bullying? A Look at Its Psychological Impact
Bullying is certainly an unusual yet interesting phenomenon. If you ask most people, they are likely to say that they have been the victim of [...]
Communication Skills in Counseling & Therapy: 17 Techniques
Positive outcomes from therapy and counseling rely on the strength of the relationship between the mental health professional and the client. Such connections build on [...]
How to Support Clients With Job Loss Depression & Stress
When you meet someone for the first time, they will ask your name. The next question is likely to be about what you do for [...]
PTSD Treatment: How to Support Clients Dealing With Trauma
Imagine going through a traumatic experience like a car accident, earthquake, or explosion. That would be bad enough, wouldn’t it? Now imagine reliving the experience, [...]
How to Become a Psychotherapist: 9 Courses & Online Options
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic intervention that motivates individuals to make positive changes to their thoughts and lifestyle by improving their emotions and behavior. Psychotherapists fall [...]
How to Motivate Students: 12 Classroom Tips & Examples
Learning is a lifelong endeavor, and in order to instill and sustain a lifelong love of learning, motivation is a must. Inspire. Instill drive. Incite [...]
9 Powerful Existential Therapy Techniques for Your Sessions
While not easily defined, existential therapy builds on ideas taken from philosophy, helping clients to understand and clarify the life they would like to lead [...]
3 Simple Guided Meditation Scripts for Improving Wellbeing
Guided meditation is a great starting point for those new to meditation and a great way to refresh your practice if you are a seasoned [...]