How to become a counselor

How to Become a Professional Counselor: The Ultimate Guide

 IntroductionAlthough the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that there are hundreds of thousands of counselors working in the U.S., there’s still a shortage of professionals who are qualified to treat conditions like anxiety and depression. According to the American Psychological Association, nearly one-third of therapists are seeing more patients than ever. They’re even turning patients away […]

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What is OCD

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

 IntroductionAccording to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, approximately 1 percent of adults in the U.S. (roughly 2.2 million people) have been diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (or OCD). Many are familiar with or have heard of OCD, but there are still a lot of misconceptions about this condition. Some of the most frequently asked questions […]

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Eating Disorder

What Does it Mean to Have an Eating Disorder?

 IntroductionThe National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders reports that roughly 9 percent of the population deals with eating disorders. That may seem like a small number, but it still works out to roughly 28.8 million Americans. Many people struggle with eating disorders or know someone who struggles. In either case, it can be hard […]

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Emotionally abusive relationship

Am I in An Emotionally Abusive Relationship?

 IntroductionResults from the National Intimate Partner & Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) show that approximately 50 percent of Americans had experienced lifetime emotional abuse by a partner. There’s a lot of confusion around emotional abuse and how it differs from other types of abuse, such as physical abuse and verbal abuse. Below are answers to some of the […]

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Forgiveness after betrayal

How to Forgive Someone After a Betrayal

IntroductionAccording to the American Psychological Association, a betrayal occurs anytime someone violates another person’s expectations and breaks their trust. Whether it’s infidelity in a marriage or sharing information that a friend wanted to keep private, betrayal can be hard to recover from. It is possible, though. For those who are struggling after a betrayal, such as an […]

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Individual or Couples Counseling?

Should I do Individual or Couples Counseling?

IntroductionRecent research from the Centers for Disease Control revealed that 19.2 percent of adults had received mental health treatment in the last year. Research from MidAmerica Nazarene University reveals that 49 percent of married couples have also sought out couples counseling. Many people know that they need to seek help, but they’re on the fence about […]

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yoga and meditation

Can meditation and yoga improve mental health?

 IntroductionAccording to a study published by the National Center for Health Statistics, yoga and meditation are the two most popular mind-body practices in the United States. Not only are yoga and meditation good for relaxation and improved physical health, but they can also improve one’s mental health. Explained below are some of the mental health benefits […]

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Trauma and mental health

How Does Trauma Impact Mental Health?

 IntroductionAccording to the National Council on Behavioral Health, approximately 70 percent of adults (223.4 million people) have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. Trauma is common, clearly. However, there’s also a lot of misunderstanding around what trauma is and the effects it can have on people and their mental health. Below are answers to some […]

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smiling couple

He doesn’t want to have sex with me. Is my husband gay?

 IntroductionIf a woman’s husband no longer wants to have sex with her, she may immediately jump to the conclusion that he’s gay. However, there are plenty of other factors that could contribute to intimacy issues.Outlined below are answers to some common questions women might ask if their husbands no longer want to have sex with […]

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What are external financial statements?

The information will help the management to distinguish between the credit customers who are paying credit on time and the credit customers who have delayed or defaulted on credit payments. Vendors are the suppliers who supply something like raw material or other goods to the company that the company needs in their day to day […]

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