How To Become a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama
More mental health counselors are needed. Employment for this profession is projected to grow 23 percent by 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This figure is more than triple the...
View ArticleWhat is a Counselor?
If you have a strong sense of empathy, desire to help and the ability to listen thoughtfully to other people, you might consider a career in counseling. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
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What Kind of Counselor Do You Want to Become?
There are many career options to choose from if you earn a degree in counseling. For some careers there are special degrees and certificates to earn, other careers are subspecialties. Working with a...
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Student Issues and Challenges for School Counselors
Gender issues, rising inequity, and immigration concerns are challenges school counselors with their students. In 2017, the American School Counselors Association Assistant Director Eric Sparks...
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A Guide to Counseling Career Paths
Counseling careers are in high demand. Some of the most recognizable types of counseling careers more than triple the average job growth for all occupation — at 7 percent by 2026, according to the...
View ArticleDo Animals Have Feelings? Examining Empathy in Animals
“Nonhuman animals are amazing beings. Daily we’re learning more and more about their fascinating cognitive abilities, emotional capacities and moral lives.” – Dr. Mark Bekoff Many humans feel love and...
View ArticlePsychology to Grin About: The Benefits of Smiling and Laughter
Smiles and laughs are simple things. Or, are they? While a seemingly insignificant part of most days, our smiles and laughs have more implications than we realize. Studies show that there are numerous...
View ArticleWhy We Physically Feel Fear
Most of us don’t view fear in a positive light. Fear is a strong emotion that can be scarring at its worst and at its best is still uncomfortable. That said, fear is not without benefits when it comes...
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The Science of Emotion: Exploring the Basics of Emotional Psychology
How we interpret and respond to the world around us makes up who we are and contributes to our quality of life. The study of emotional psychology allows researchers to dive into what makes humans react...
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