Screening measures are used in therapy to help pinpoint concerns early in treatment and provide objective data. Get tips on administering these measures....

A client’s differing values may cause a therapist to personally dislike them. Get tips on how to professionally care these clients and ethical alternatives....

Visualization techniques are a proven intervention for anxiety and can be used in a moment of need or with CBT. Get a list of free visualization ideas....

Medication may be needed when therapy alone is ineffective, but therapists cannot prescribe meds. Learn more about initiating referrals to medical providers....

Self-harm is often referred to in the scientific literature as non-suicidal self-injury or NSSI. See types of self harm and treatments to use in your practice....

Internet gaming disorder is a behavioral addiction gaining recognition as a serious problem within the gaming community. See factors and treatments in our blog....

Clinical interviews are the most popular assessment tools in mental health. Learn more about their structures and how to use them in your practice. ...

Ethical issues in counseling can be avoided by adhering to industry organization guidelines. See general categories for ethical issues and common pitfalls....

Hoarding disorder is a debilitating condition around material possessions that causes increasing impairment for people as they age. See treatment options....

Crisis intervention is a critical responsibility for therapists. See the steps needed to equip therapists with the skills and resources to manage emergencies....