Why You Need a Trauma-Informed Therapist, Even if You Don’t Think You Have TRAUMA The term trauma-informed care is a very important concept. A trauma-informed therapist is aware of the complex impact of trauma (any perceived trauma) on a person’s suffering and how it shapes a person’s efforts to cope. A trauma-informed approach integrates a … Read More
Hi my name is Beth Harp, Licensed Professional Counselor. Many of you already know me as a colleague, or a client, but most of you have never met me before. So, I would like to take a few minutes to introduce myself to you, and tell you about my background, and experience in working … Read More
Are you asking why you should consider taking an online Trauma-Informed counseling education and supervision class? There are many reasons for completing your counseling education and supervision online. Let’s face it. Today, most people are so busy with all that life throws at them that there is just not enough time in the world for … Read More
There are so many theoretical approaches and modalities in the helping professions, and figuring out what works for you and your clients can be confusing and frustrating. The new standard of care calls for “evidence based” approaches and many groups are throwing this label around without any idea of what it even means. According to … Read More
Most people assume that once a counselor has completed their education and become licensed, that is the “end” and that no more learning or education is required. This couldn’t be further from the truth. It is critical that counseling professionals maintain and continue their ongoing education and keep current on what’s going on in the … Read More
Life’s Messy, Clean It Up! The crap doesn’t just go away. When we don’t deal with it, it keeps showing up. “But I’m over it!” “I’ve forgiven him/her/them.” “It’s in the past, I just want to leave it there.” These are some of the things that clients and … Read More
Crap Happens. What Do We Do About It? Crap happens. Everyday. Some days worse than others. That is the world we live in. Crap does happen. It sure does. So much, to so many, that in recent years, a paradigm shift has begun to happen in healthcare and other service settings. Every professional who works … Read More