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A Rewarding Career

When I was a teenager, I couldn’t decide what career path I wanted to pursue after my high school graduation. While I wanted to earn a comfortable living, money wasn’t the only factor guiding my decision. I also desired to have a job that would allow me to help others in some way. If you’re searching for a rewarding career, consider counseling. Counselors have the opportunity to help people solve complicated problems on a daily basis. For instance, as a counselor, you might help a couple resolve marriage issues, aid a teenager battling an eating disorder, or assist an adult dealing with depression. I didn't end up becoming a counselor, but on this blog, I hope you will discover some of the most interesting aspects of being a counselor.

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A Rewarding Career

2019

Do You Have PTSD From Childhood?
Post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is typically associated with people who have been in hugely traumatizing events, like going off to war. However, it's entirely possible to develop PTSD from long-term stress and abuse. If you went through negative experiences in your childhood and struggle with fear and anxiety to this day, you may have PTSD. Read on to discover how this happens. Traumatic Events Traumatic events are at the core of PTSD, no matter where they develop.

Hey Moms – You Need A Break Too!
As a mother, you probably feel that the whole world rests on your shoulders. Without you, the household would fall apart, the kids would go unbathed and unfed, homework wouldn't get done, and the bills would pile up. It can all feel like an endless string of thankless responsibilities. Carrying this load can cause many mothers to feel overwhelmed – defeated even. Each night, you go to bed knowing that you're just going to have to do everything that you've done that day again the next day, and the next and the next.

How To Help Your Child When They Have An Anxiety Disorder
It's not uncommon for children to have irrational fears. Many kids are afraid of the dark or particular monsters. However, some fears go beyond ordinary childhood fright. If your child seems anxious and fearful most of the time, they may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. There are many types of anxiety disorders, but the most common is generalized anxiety disorder GAD). People sometimes think that mental health concerns only affect adults, but they can affect children too.

Work With A Therapist Before Using Workouts As An Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety does more than make a person feel distracted and irritable. High anxiety inhibits daily life in many ways. Seeking treatment for anxiety makes sense, but sufferers find taking medications unappealing. Other options may exist depending on the sufferer's condition. Counseling, for example, could help someone overcome the harmful effects of anxiety. Most people know about the value of professional advice, but they might not realize exercise may also lend an assist.