CAUSES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Work is still being done to determine the direct causes of substance abuse and mental health issues. While there is still much to be discovered, it is known that a number of factors play into the development of these disorders, and many of these factors are similar across both mental health and substance abuse issues. […]
CHARACTERISTICS OF A CRISIS COUNSELOR
Before a counselor can effectively apply and assess the crisis theories and techniques to crisis situations he/she must possess the under listed qualities: Many times, a client may stir up painful memories from your own past. Effective crisis counselors are aware of their own triggers and have spent time in counseling or other self-awareness […]
GRIEF, BEREAVEMENT & MOURNING
GRIEF Grief is the normal process of reacting to the loss. Grief reactions may be felt in response to physical losses (for example, a death) or in response to symbolic or social losses (for example, divorce or loss of a job). Each type of loss means the person has had something taken away. As a […]
