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How To Help Someone With Anxiety

It's perfectly normal to feel a bit anxious from time to time or to get that "butterflies in your stomach" sensation. Yet, some people struggle with severe, persistent anxiety on an ongoing basis, and…

Posted on May 20, 2024

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How To Become a Grief Counselor

Up to one-third of people who have experienced a significant loss (such as the death of a partner or child) report suffering from major, adverse effects on their physical and/or mental health. Roughly...
Posted on December 20, 2022

How To Become a Mental Health Counselor

Are you searching for a meaningful career path that would enable you to truly make a difference in the lives of others? Are you an excellent listener with strong interpersonal skills who can get along...
Posted on September 23, 2022

What Does a Recreational Therapist Do?

Healing comes in many forms. Often, taking a medication, undergoing a surgical procedure or going to physical therapy is sufficient to allow patients to fully recover. Yet, there are also many...
Posted on August 17, 2022

Substance Abuse Counselors Job Description

The job of an addiction counselor is to guide those with addictions away from substance abuse to prevent the problems it can cause. Because many addictive substances cause the breakdown of the human...
Posted on June 27, 2022

Why Earn an MS in Addiction Counseling?

Becoming an addiction counselor is a great career option if you want to instill positive change in your community. For those who want to pursue a rewarding career in addiction counseling, earning a...
Posted on June 02, 2022

Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery

Substance abuse is a significant problem in the United States, where many people have a loved one who has struggled with addiction. Family can impact addiction and recovery in both positive and...
Posted on May 26, 2022