Mental health refers to a person's psychological, emotional, and social well-being. It encompasses various aspects of life including how someone thinks, feels, and behaves. Good mental health means being able to cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, maintain fulfilling relatio...

Breakups after therapy can stem from various factors, including unresolved issues, personal growth, and clarity gained during sessions. Individuals may realize their relationship no longer aligns with their needs, leading to prioritizing their well-being. Therapy may expose communication breakdow...

I have too many Facebook friends. And I’m reasonably confident that unless you’re my grandmother who only connects with her family both close and distant, then you likely do too. It's not just Facebook. It's the entire social media ecosystem. Twitter, Instagram, that old Myspace at least one of y...

The goal of coaching questions is to facilitate the coachee's self-discovery, problem-solving, and growth. Tailor your questions to the individual and the specific context of the coaching conversation. Click here to learn more about the documentation guidelines as a board certified coach.

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How well can you express your feelings? Can you name precisely what it is you’re feeling? Your immediate reaction may be simple. ‘I feel okay,’ ‘I feel calm.’ Maybe you feel sad because you had a long day at work. Maybe you’re feeling excited because an old friend contacted you through Facebook. ...

A Board Certified Coach (BCC) is a professional designation for coaches awarded by the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE). The CCE is a credentialing organization that focuses on providing certifications for various professionals, including coaches. To become a Board Certified Coach,...

The 12 Core Functions and 46 Global Criteria to assess competence for SUD treatment certification, with oral exams incorporating these elements. The Core Functions cover responsibilities such as screening, intake, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, c...

The AADC (Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor) credential, offered by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), is designed for professionals with advanced skills in alcohol and drug counseling. To obtain the AADC, candidates must meet specific education and experience req...

The National Counselor Examination (NCE) is a standardized test administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to certify mental health counselors in the U.S. It consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, including 160 scored and 40 unscored items for statistical purposes. The...

I’m glad you decided to join covering our Mental Health Calendar for 2024! We’re extremely excited to bring this to you as this Calendar results from a lot of love and hard work from us. We hope that after reading you’ll be as thrilled about this as we are. You can find it here.

Grounding techniques are strategies that you can use to connect yourself with the present moment and reality. These techniques are often employed in situations where someone may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, dissociated, or experiencing symptoms of trauma. Grounding techniques can help maintai...

We will be covering our newly released mood tracker. I will cover some simple and discrete features that will help you get the most out of our Mood Tracker (it may include information useful for other mood trackers and other tracker products from us, but no guarantees).  If you are curious you ca...