Case Management involves facilitating the access of a patient to appropriate medical, rehabilitation and support programs, and coordination of the delivery of linkages. This role may involve liaison with various professionals and agencies, advocacy on behalf of the patient, and arranging for purchase of linkages where no appropriate programs are available. Case management differs from therapy in that the case manager is something of a broker-advocate. Many patients who need c…
Ending Relationships Gracefully
In my counseling practice, I often hear the question, How do I end a relationship without hurting someones feelings? Whether its a romantic relationship or a friendship, ending it gracefully is generally a challenge.
The problem arises because so many people see it as a reflection of their worth when someone doesnt want to be with them. If I was good enough, this person would want to be with me, so there must be something wrong with me.
How to Find the Best Counselor for You!
Finding a counselor can be confusing and frustrating. Want to enhance the odds youll have a great therapeutic experience?
This article lists 6 no-nonsense features every person should look for when shopping for a counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist to have a positive counseling experience.
Does Marriage Counseling Work?
When considering marriage counseling, it’s difficult not to wonder whether seeing a marriage counselor will actually work. This article provides some objective information based on data obtained from a national survey of marriage and family counselors and their clients.
Self Help Anxiety
Making the decision to get some help can be intimidating for many people. How do we know who to trust when it comes to our problems? For many people, the idea of trust is such a problem that they avoid getting help at all. Typically, their problems in their lives only worsen as a result of avoiding the help they need and they eventually find themselves in a desperate situation. Once you are desperate, you will accept help from anyone and you wont have the luxury of choo…
Online Counseling – a Timely Happenstance
Think about the time it takes to travel back and forth for a therapy session even when you do manage to schedule one. There is the ever increasing cost of gasoline to contend with too, adding to the stress that might lead you to seek counseling in the first place!
Addictions Counselor Certification: Why Should I Get It?
Research and clinical practice has demonstrated that co-occurring disorders (addictions and mental health issues occurring together) are the rule, not the exception. This leaves many people who were trained as psychologists, mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists at a great disadvantage, both clinically and professionally. They are at a clinical disadvantage, because addictions counseling requires a very different counseling approach than most counselors …
Schools Have More Severely Disturbed Students– What ‘s A Teacher To Do?
Teachers and Counselors: Does it seem to you that you are seeing more and more seriously emotionally disturbed kids than ever before? The problem may not be with your perceptions. The problem may be that in fact, you are seeing more disturbed children and youth than at any time before.
This article covers some of the updated mental health information we give out in our popular Problem-Kid Problem-Solver Workshop (http://www.youthchg.com). It’s data that all teachers and co…
Types Of Debtor Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is defined as legal situation in which a debtor cannot fulfill their monetary obligations. Debtor bankruptcy is when the person who owes the money files for it. There are six types of debtor bankruptcy, but the two most common are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 11 bankruptcy is for businesses
Prevent Bankruptcy By Seeking Help Through A Non-profit Debt Counselor
For many Americans, it is believed that the people who file bankruptcy are irresponsible with money, which all filers are living outside of their means and flat out refuse to make bill payments. While there are unfortunate cases in which these instances have been found to be true, the majority of Bankruptcy causes are uncontrollable. There are seven main factors that can lead to a person filing bankruptcy.
What You Need To Know Before You Enroll Into a Debt Management Plan
Don’t drown in your debts, manage them instead! Rather than paying off many separate bills each month, you can use debt strategies to combine your monthly payments into one easy-to-manage bill per month. If you decide to enroll in a Debt Management Plan, do your homework before signing anything. Here are some guidelines for your reference.
The Top Ten Client Feedback Questions
Perhaps you are interested in finding ways to get clients to give you feedback about the products and services you offer. Here is a list of 10 questions you could use. Select a few that suite your situation. The key is to ask the question and then allow the client uninterrupted time to answer. Your job is to just listen!