Tag: Counseling theories

  • From CBT to ACT – Finding a new approach

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    Chelsea Testorff
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    During my practicum and Internship in Graduate School, I learned to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions with clients. I understood and saw the value in the approach, but if I’m being honest, I never “vibed” with it or felt it was for me as a therapist. I want to say, I think CBT…

  • Addiction-Informed Care

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    Frankie Salisbury, LPC NCC
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    My passion has been (and probably always will be) with substance use and addictions counseling. This is why I got my counseling degree. It was my speciality the first several years of my practice. But ever since I went into private practice, I felt a sharp separation from addictions work. In part, this is because…