I just returned from some much appreciated time off. I went into the backcountry of Montana for a week and then went to a conference: “Motivational Interviewing to Competence”. Being refreshed and renewed, I found the conference enlightening, instructive and intriguing. As a “seasoned” counselor, I have observed over the decades many new [...]

In this, my second blog on the ACA website, I want to talk a bit about case consultation. I know we all have heard from legal counsel that consultation is necessary to support yourself should a lawsuit happen. But it is always surprising to me how many counselors do not engage in consultation. [...]

I appreciate this opportunity to write about counseling related subjects. I believe I have had valuable experiences over the years which give me a perspective that may be interesting to colleagues across the nation. Some of the issues I look forward to addressing in future blogs include counseling in rural areas, the valuable [...]