Just when I thought I was getting the hang of my classes this term, bam, it’s almost over. The second quarter has been busier than the first, but it has also felt more real. We transitioned from a theoretical perspective of counseling to practicing specific therapeutic skills, and addressing the ethical and legal issues we may encounter in our counseling careers.
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The Transformative Power of Music in My Life
Music is a universal language that speaks to the collective soul, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers sometimes with its healing embrace, and sometimes with its irresistible invitation to just dance.
Interview: Dr. Alyx MacTernan
In this interview, Dr. MacTernan shares her motivations for pursuing a career in mental health, her perspectives on the challenges facing the field, and her experiences that have shaped her approach to teaching and counseling. She also discusses the evolving role of technology in mental health and offers advice to students...
Unclehood
It’s a reminder of the profound depth of human connection, in the amazing, and sometimes messy, human system we call family.
Pathways of Hope: My Initial Weeks in the Mental Health Counseling Program
As I reflect on my initial weeks in the program, I am invigorated by the knowledge and perspectives it offers. I am learning not just the mechanics of therapy, but also absorbing the ethos of compassion, respect, and equality...
From the Dean’s Desk to the Student’s Chair
While the transition is intimidating, my years in higher education aren’t going away. Rather, they are evolving into a mosaic of insights and perspectives that can breathe life into classroom discussions.
The Grace of Defeat: A Path to Self-Awareness and Growth
Today, I want to delve into a different narrative that we often skirt around, one that is perceived as dark but holds immense potential for transformation: the power of accepting defeat.
Cultivating Self-Compassion at Work
Self-compassion involves treating ourselves with the same kindness, care, and understanding that we would offer a close friend. By acknowledging our imperfections and challenges without judgment, we can foster a healthier relationship with ourselves.
Finding Myself Across the Globe: Embracing Identity Expansion While Living Abroad
For the first time, I was free to explore and experiment without preconceived notions of who I was, what I should be or what I should want...
Navigating Mental Health Challenges as an International Student in the US
As I stepped out of the San Francisco International Airport, the bay breeze welcomed me to this new chapter of my life. What I didn't realize at that time was...
Roque Neto 