Learning from our mistakes can be even more powerful if we keep in mind what moves us ahead: our core values. Reflecting on these principles helps guide our actions, especially in moments of pain and disorientation. Ethical reflection can ensure that our responses are grounded in integrity and purpose.
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My Third Quarter in the Counseling Program
This quarter has given me a roadmap for growth, highlighting areas where I need to expand my comfort zone and deepen my knowledge. The responsibilities of a future counselor can be challenging sometimes, but they are also fulfilling. Counseling is a journey of lifelong learning, and I am grateful for the opportunity...
My First Rally as a Union Member: Embracing Solidarity Organically
Our workplace is a microcosm of this complex structure. We are not interchangeable cogs but individuals with unique skills, needs, and circumstances. Our collective protest underscores our reliance on each other to maintain a productive environment.
Embracing Mortality: A Reflection on Life and Legacy
Writing my own obituary evoked a cascade of feelings. Sadness emerged as I grappled with the reality of death. Life is fleeting. Yet, thoughts about the legacy I want to leave behind also evoked a sense of hope.
How Studying Counseling Changed My Perspective as A Client
As a client, I saw my therapist as a guide. Now, as a therapist in training, I see our relationship as a collaborative partnership. I am the expert on my own life, and their role is to support and facilitate my journey toward self-discovery and healing.
From Beans to Buzz: A Look at Caffeine Intoxication
While most of us enjoy caffeine without adverse effects, a significant portion of the population could be silently struggling with its impacts. According to the DSM-5-TR, about 85% of the U.S. population consumes caffeine daily. This widespread use makes caffeine something of a social norm, but also hides its potential for harm.
Embracing the Horizon: My Commitments as I Turn 45
I am happy for the coming years, the growth, friendships, and new beginnings. I am committed to living with my heart wide open to the possibilities that lie ahead. As I celebrate life, I realize that the best is not behind me. It is unfolding right now, under my feet, with each step I take.
Guest Post: My Path from Hospitality to Counseling by Brandi Williams
I’m not choosing to become a counselor because I think it will help me heal my own wounds, though maybe it will, I’m here because I have a responsibility to my community to be of service.
Tackling Learned Helplessness in Your Team
Learned helplessness can reduce an employee’s involvement at work. Employees perceive their employer as a rigid organization that leaves no room for personal control or influence. This perception can lead to fatalism, when employees attribute their successes to luck or destiny rather than to skill or hard work.
Guest Post: Cultivating Compassion and Counseling Skills by Nathan Hackler
What also surprised me was how quickly I was able to make friends. As my cohort was all online, I thought it would be difficult to connect with people and truly start making connections. These connections, to my surprise, came quickly due to the environment that was created at PAU.
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