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Out With the Old, In With the New: Decolonizing the School Counseling Profession to Support Black Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

School counseling programs can significantly address students’ challenges by providing a safe and supportive environment for students to discuss their concerns, connect with resources, and develop coping strategies. There is a merger of traditional counseling with Black culture documented by A.

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Destined for Counseling

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The post Destined for Counseling appeared first on Counseling Today. Rick Balkin inspires and educates future and current counselors through his contributions on practicing forgiveness and working with teenagers in crisis.

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Focusing on Mental Health Challenges Facing Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fabián Sergio Wander, director of the counseling center and health and wellness services at Hostos Community College (Hostos) in New York, said there has been an increase in the number of students connecting with mental health services. We call it counseling on the go,” Wander said. We’ll provide psychological information.

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Counseling Today’s 15 most-read articles of 2023

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The post Counseling Today’s 15 most-read articles of 2023 appeared first on Counseling Today. Some of our most-read stories in 2023.

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LGBTQ, Non-Binary Students More Likely to Feel Stressed Over Break

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Companies like TimelyMD want to fill the gap that can be created when institutions (and their counseling centers) close for the winter break, said Seli Fakorzi, director of mental health operations at TimelyMD. TimelyMD helps students connect with counseling services no matter where they go home for the holidays.

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Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy Named President and CEO of AACTE

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She has also been an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Personnel Services at the University of Maryland College Park and director of the School Counseling Program at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. "Dr.

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Webinar: Students Want Mental Health Reform

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Allowing more organizations like Active Minds and Timely Care on campus or the counseling center, or religious centers that can offer spiritual advice and having someone to talk to all really help. It helps to make us feel heard and provides that connection and bond,” she said. When the entire school feels engaged it feels pretty good.”