A concussion impacts physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Counseling can help people move toward a vision of healthy, holistic recovery.
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Explore prevention and self-care strategies for counselors and other mental health professionals who are at risk for secondary traumatic stress.
Social work or counseling environments usually require at least a bachelor’s degree; professional careers in social work or counseling require earning graduate degrees.
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.