May 9, 2011 | Counseling, Relationships
Many people believe they know how to read people very well. They believe that they can perceive someone’s character, intentions, and attitudes from a quick meeting or observation of the person. How accurate is this? Because we have so much information coming in, we...
Apr 10, 2011 | College Students, Counseling, Stress, Stress Management Counseling
College is a time of major change, and often a time of major stress. College students deal with a number of stressors, including academics, choosing a major, separating from parents, and making new friends. Many students report feeling the most stressed about...
Apr 3, 2011 | Anxiety Counseling, College Students, Counseling, Depression
A 2010 survey of college counseling centers shows that there is an increase in college students with severe psychological problems, especially anxiety and depression. This information was obtained from an annual report by the Association for University and Counseling...
Mar 15, 2011 | Counseling, Self-Help
In 2010, James Arthur Ray, author of several self-help books, was charged with the deaths of three participants of his 2009 self-help retreat. Ray had participants of his retreat take part in a sweat lodge ritual, which he claimed would allow them to experience...
Jan 30, 2011 | Counseling, Depression
Many people seek counseling to treat their depression. Depression is more than just feeling sad. Depression involves persistent sadness and other physical and mental symptoms. Some common symptoms of depression include: Fatigue Increased or decreased sleeping...
