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Rates of depression symptoms have tripled during the pandemic. And when one person in a couple is diagnosed with depression, both partners are affected. The cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) model can help.
Whether you’re starting or advancing your career as a counselor, an accelerated master’s degree in counseling is one option to finish your degree in less time.
How Long Does It Take to Become a Counselor? Learn the most common steps people take when pursuing a counselor career.
Leaving a sport you love can be difficult; counselors, coaches, and loved ones can help.
Dr. Katherine M. Atkins shares tips on how to combat loneliness and increase connection.
Dr. Katherine M. Atkins explores how cognitive maps help make meaning of stressful experiences.
Counseling@Northwestern’s Dr. Stephannee Standefer discusses her new role with the Illinois Counseling Association.
Counseling@Northwestern graduate student Liz Kauffelt and Dr. Michele Kerulis share simple strategies for self-care.
The final entry in this series about mental health themes in opera explores a hero’s journey.