Monthly Archives: February 2012

What’s it Really Like to be a Counselor? An Afternoon in the Life of an Agency Counselor

Have you ever wondered what a typical day is like for a counselor working in a community agency? I clearly recall my tenure as a full-time counselor in a residential substance abuse facility. Here is a typical afternoon:

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What’s it Really Like to be a Counselor? A Morning in the Life of an Agency Counselor

Have you ever wondered what a typical day is like for a counselor working in a community agency? I clearly recall my tenure as a full-time counselor in a residential substance abuse facility. Here is a typical morning:

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When Counseling and Your Morals Collide: What You Need to Know

Recently, Jennifer Keeton, a graduate student, sued Augusta State University (ASU) for expelling her due to her religious beliefs.

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Unhappy with your Current Job? Here’s What Your Employer Doesn’t Want You To Know about Online Classes (Part III)

So you’ve decided you’re unhappy in your current job. What can you do about it? Here are my suggestions, in rank order:

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Unhappy with your Current Job? Here’s What Your Employer Doesn’t Want You To Know about Online Classes (Part II)

Now that we have an idea of how a bad job can affect you negatively, what do we do about it? Let me start by sharing my own personal transformation.

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Unhappy with your Current Job? Here’s What Your Employer Doesn’t Want You To Know about Online Classes (Part I)

Studies show that career satisfaction is very important. Since we spend the majority of our waking hours at our jobs, how we feel about them and how they affect us can have a great impact on us, and by extension, … Continue reading

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