Expert Interviews & Perspectives in Counseling

With one in five Americans living with a mental illness, there is a rising demand for various types of counseling professionals. Through in-depth interviews and expert-written perspectives, discover what to expect while addressing specific conditions within populations, as well as the advocacy issues affecting current and aspiring counselors.

Mental Health Disabilities & Employment: An Interview with the U.S. Department of Labor

Calendar Icon 11/24/20 Cevia Yellin

Started in 2001, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is a non-regulatory federal agency housed in the U.S. Department of Labor. ODEP’s primary objective is to eliminate barriers to the employment and training of individuals with disabilities.

Treating Narcissists: The Psychology of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NBD)

Calendar Icon 11/17/20 Nina Chamlou

Variations of the word narcissism, which comes from a Greek myth about a handsome youth named Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection, have been around for millennia. But in the early 20th century, Sigmund Freud published a paper on narcissism, generating interest from the psychology community. It has since been seen as a legitimate psychological condition.

Can You Change Someone’s Mind? An Expert on How to Bridge the Political Divide

Calendar Icon 11/02/20 Rachel Drummond, MEd

The pandemic of 2020 has caused worldwide suffering, but could it be what bridges the bipartisan gap in America? Read on to learn what a leadership psychology professor has to say on political persuasion.

Interview with a Professor: Empowering Florida’s School Counselors

Calendar Icon 08/17/20 Matt Zbrog

Something is broken in America’s schools. In the last 18 years, there have been more victims of school shootings than in the entire 20th century combined. No other nation has anything remotely resembling this problem.

Interview with a Certified Sex Therapist – What to Know About This Growing Career

Calendar Icon 08/04/20 Becca Brewer, MEd

Well-trained and dedicated sex therapists can play a life-changing role for their clients and for a sexually-empowered world.

How to Avoid Mental Health Professional Burnout – Interview with an Expert

Calendar Icon 08/03/20 Nina Chamlou

As the economic burden of COVID-19 continues to rise, the WHO said it anticipates a direct effect on societies’ mental health.

Telebehavioral Health During Covid-19

Calendar Icon 08/03/20 Nina Chamlou

The demand for online services like TalkSpace and BetterHelp has grown since the onset of the pandemic.