Monthly Archives: October 2012
Consulting and Supervision
Providing psychotherapy isn’t the only job description for counselors. Often, counselors act as a consultant. For example, an experienced counselor could provide supervision to a novice counselor. It is important for both graduate students in counseling programs and beginning counselors … Continue reading
Couples Counseling
Counseling couples doesn’t just mean there is one more person in the room. The theories for couples counseling are completely different from the theories for individual counseling! Unlike individual counseling, most couples counseling theories are based on General Systems Theory. … Continue reading
Unique Mental Health Needs of Graduate Students
Graduate students have many stressors. For example, graduate students often have the equivalent of two full-time jobs, one for which they do not get paid. The initial excitement of pursuing graduate studies is often replaced with stress and anxiety once … Continue reading
Accreditation: Is it Necessary?
In this post I will explain what accreditation is, and why you should understand its importance prior to choosing a school for your masters.
