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Workplace Stress Management: 11 Best Strategies & Worksheets
Stress is a factor in 7 out of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, and the workplace is an important contributor (Quick & Henderson, [...]
Positive Psychology in Education: Your Ultimate Guide
School is the training ground that helps shape individuals into the people they will become. The experiences that our children and youth have in school [...]
14 Career Counseling Assessments & Tests for Your Students
When looking at job vacancies, how many times have you thought to yourself, ‘Is this job right for me?‘ only to find out it really [...]
18 Behavioral Therapist Certifications & Training Courses
Changing our behavior is hard, even if that behavior hurts us. Maybe we drink too much alcohol when we’re stressed, shout at our kids when [...]
What Is Perfectionism According to Psychology? 7 Examples
At one time or another, haven’t we all sought perfection? A perfect score on a test, a flawless presentation, or the ultimate date. While aiming [...]
Understanding the CliftonStrengths™ Assessment: A Guide
Our leadership is in crisis. A survey commissioned by the World Economic Forum in 2015 found that 86% of people believed their leaders were ill [...]
10 Mental Status Exam Templates, Questions & Examples
As helping professionals, we routinely gather information about our clients’ functioning. There are various ways to gather such information, from brief check-ins to more extended [...]
How to Apply ACT in Group Therapy: 3 Workshop Activities
Offering Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in groups benefits participants by providing support when clients realize they are not alone with their struggles. Working in [...]
20 Basic Counseling Skills to Become an Effective Therapist
Effective counseling skills are vital in forming a strong alliance between the client and therapist. When combined, such competencies support clients through treatment and help [...]
Animal Therapy Explained: 4 Best Courses & Certifications
The relationship between humans and animals is dynamic and varied. Many people consider their pets to be family members, and research shows that the human–animal [...]