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Counseling Today
Counseling Today
January 2015
Cover Story
24 Confronting loneliness in
an age of constant connection By Laurie Meyers
The Internet, cell phones, smartphones and social media have made it nearly impossible to unplug and disconnect, but ironically, the age-old problem of loneliness appears to be as prevalent as ever.
Features
34 Going wild By Bethany Bray
Counselors in outdoor behavioral health care programs use mountain hikes, breathtaking scenery and challenges presented in the natural world as powerful allies in reaching, connecting with and empowering clients.
42 Knowledge Share
The powerful perspective of body satisfaction
By Juleen K. Buser & Rachael A. Parkins
Counselors and clients can learn much about mental health from women who are able to assert satisfaction with their bodies despite the onslaught of media messages that laud the ideal of thinness.
48 Reader Viewpoint
Drawing a circle around denial
By Estela M. Pledge & Daniel J. Campbell
The inner/outer group technique provides family members a safe environment to share how their loved one’s substance use has affected them, while opening clients’ eyes to the pain their actions have caused.
Need to Know
5 From the President 7 CEO’s Message
8 Letters to the Editor
10 Washington Update
12 Private Practice Strategies
14 Neurocounseling: Bridging Brain and Behavior
18 Technology Tutor
20 Counselor Career Stories:
Karin “Kori” Hansing
23 Risk Management for Counselors
37 CT Learning Test 52 Bulletin Board
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Recent exclusives at CT Online
n Counseling goes to the movies: The films counselors use with clients and students
n Girls daring greatly: Vulnerability and strength in a therapeutic wilderness setting
n Storytelling and hope in Feguson: Bringing play therapy, “pop-up” counseling tents to protests
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