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PTSD Awareness Month: Empowering Texas LPCs and Supervisors to Lead Trauma-Informed Care (Includes link to PCL-5 Self-Assessment Tools)
June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder and advocating for...


Dear Texas LPC: A Letter to the Burned-Out Counselor
Dear Fellow Counselor, If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re tired — maybe not just physically, but in that heavy,...


Navigating the Impact of Recent ICE Apprehensions on Texas LPC Counselors
The landscape of immigration enforcement in Texas has shifted dramatically in 2025, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...


Phubbing? Let's talk.
Phubbing . It's common for a client's behaviors outside the counseling session to significantly impact their well-being and the concerns...


The Unseen Ally: Why Religious Beliefs Matter in Counseling and How to Ethically Incorporate Them
As mental health counselors, we're trained to explore the multifaceted aspects of a client's life – their thoughts, emotions, behaviors,...
I Had a Black Dog
May is Mental Health Awareness Month-a time to spotlight the realities of living with mental health conditions and the importance of...


The Critical Importance of Quarterly Supervision Reviews for LPC Supervisors
In the journey from Licensed Professional Counselor Associate to fully licensed LPC in Texas, supervision plays a pivotal role in...


Structuring Effective Supervision Sessions: Evidence-Based Practices for Texas LPC Supervisors (Worksheet Download)
As a Texas LPC Supervisor, your role in developing competent, ethical counselors is crucial to the profession and the clients they will...


Finding Your Theoretical Compass: A Guide for LPC Associates on Identifying Your Orientation (Worksheet Download)
Navigating the early stages of your counseling career as an LPC Associate is exciting, challenging, and often filled with big questions....


Walking the Tightrope: Ethically Navigating Hot-Button Issues in Texas Therapy Sessions
As LPCs in Texas, we know our state is often at the epicenter of passionate national conversations. From border policies and immigration...


Shining a Light: Why Counseling Awareness Month (April 2025) is More Important Than Ever
Every April, the American Counseling Association (ACA) spearheads Counseling Awareness Month (CAM). This isn't just another designated...


The Critical Role of LPC Supervisors: Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Mental Health Professionals
As supervisors of Licensed Professional Counselors, recognizing and managing compassion fatigue and burnout is essential to maintain the...


The Rise of AI Chatbots in Therapy: Implications for Texas LPCs and Supervisors
A current Dartmouth College news article , reports on the findings of a clinical trial involving a therapy chatbot. The study...


Nurturing the Nurturers: Essential Self-Care Strategies for LPC Supervisors (Worksheet Download)
Nurturing the Nurturers: Essential Self-Care Strategies for LPC Supervisors As Licensed Professional Counselor supervisors, we dedicate...


Leveraging Technology-Based Supervision for LPCs in Texas: Privacy, Security, Laws, and Ethics- an Overview
Technology-Based Clinical Supervision (TBCS) has revolutionized the way Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) supervision is conducted in...


Effective Strategies for Maximizing Time During LPC Associate Supervision
LPC Supervision LPC supervision is crucial for creating skilled mental health professionals. Yet, balancing supervision demands with the...


Mastering Competency Monitoring in LPC Supervision: A Guide for Supervisors and Associates (Downloadable form included)
As the counseling profession continues to evolve, the supervision relationship between LPC Supervisors and Associates remains a...


Political Retraumatization of Veterans: A Guide for Counselors (Veteran Self-Monitoring Worksheet Download)
In today's polarized political climate, veterans face unique challenges that can trigger or exacerbate existing trauma. As mental health...


Recognizing the Invisible: Expanding Our Multicultural Lens in Texas Counseling (Download: Counselor Self-Reflection Worksheet)
As professional counselors in Texas, we are at the forefront of a crucial shift in multicultural awareness. Recent developments in our...


Youth Suicide Prevention: A Critical Concern in Texas (Downloadable Safety Plan Attached)
Suicide remains the second leading cause of death among youth in Texas, a statistic that has raised significant alarm among mental health...

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