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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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2022

3 Ways to Mentally Prepare for the Divorce Mediation Process
The decision to divorce is one that requires great contemplation, but just because this decision has been made does not mean the decision-making process is over. As you move forward toward the divorce mediation process, you also must decide to mentally prepare for the process. How you approach the process, from a mental standpoint, impacts its success. Learn what you can do to prepare.  1. Reiterate the Process Ensure you know what divorce mediation is and is not.

Benefits Of Telehealth Therapy
Telehealth therapy is like regular therapy, but it's done over the phone or via a video conferencing system. You will still be speaking with a licensed therapist who will provide the same level of service you'd receive at an in-person session. If you're thinking of trying telehealth therapy, consider the following benefits of doing it: No Need to Travel Traveling to an in-person therapy session is difficult for some people and inconvenient for others.

Common Reasons To Seek Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a service people seek for many reasons, and it involves talking to a clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, or counselor. In other words, you could call it "talk therapy." So why do people seek this service? Most people seek this service when they experience a difficult or challenging situation in life that they have trouble handling. Here are some of the top reasons people seek psychotherapy. Divorce Splitting up from your spouse is a difficult situation, especially if you didn't want the marriage to end.

3 Depression Treatment Tips For Kids
Depression can be debilitating at any age, but it's especially scary when your child is experiencing depression. While depression among children is less common than in adults, it does happen. In fact, some statistics show that childhood depression is on the rise, especially among older children and teenagers. Luckily, there are specific and effective things you can do to help treat your child's depression. Here are three of them: Sign Them Up for Talk Therapy 

Why You Need LGBTQ Therapy As A Parent Of A Child Who Identifies As LGBTQ
The LGBTQ community is growing, and this is largely due to awareness and acceptance and plenty of LGBTQ support therapy. Nearly six percent of the adult population in the US identify as LGBTQ, with the majority of them being among the younger generations. As a parent of someone who identifies as LGBTQ, you have your own questions and concerns. Whether you feel guilty for not feeling entirely comfortable with the lifestyle your child has seemingly chosen or you have other questions or concerns, know this: LGBTQ therapy is just as available and beneficial to you as it is to your child.