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Published: 04/08/2020
Counselling and Racism: Stopping the Pandemic
Welcome to Edition 338 of Institute Inbrief! In the previous article we discussed racism and how it often manifests in covert microaggressions against its targets. In this edition's follow-up article we detail some of the counsellor responses that can address racism, both on personal and societal levels.
Also in this edition:
- Living a Mindful Life (AIPC Mindfulness Program)
- Counselling and Racism: Raising Our Awareness
- The Benefits of Intentional Daydreaming
- Disaster Mental Health Counselling Credential
- Quotations, Seminar Timetables & More!
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Welcome to Edition 159 of Institute Inbrief. This edition’s featured article is a case study exploring the use of art therapy techniques to help a client. The client is Jodie, a 40 year old woman who is married with three children, works full-time in a professional career and has been experiencing low levels of energy for approximately 18 months along with feelings of stress and overwhelm.
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Welcome to Edition 158 of Institute Inbrief. Appropriate use of non-verbal micro-skills tells care recipients that you are with them and ready to listen. When you use opening micro-skills, you are inviting them to tell you more.
This edition’s featured article explores a range of opening micro-skills that be used to emotionally and psychologically support a client, friend or loved one.
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Welcome to Edition 157 of Institute Inbrief. Social scientists claim that at least 80 per cent of our communication takes place on the non-verbal level (Young, 2005), with only 7 percent of emotion being conveyed by verbal means. As such, researchers have come to appreciate non-verbal behaviours as important channels of communication.
This edition’s featured article explores fundamental micro-skills of non-verbal language that can be used to emotionally and psychologically support a client, friend or loved one.
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Welcome to Edition 156 of Institute Inbrief. Stress is not a diagnosis but a process happening over time. The level and extent of stress a person may feel depends a great deal on their attitude to a particular situation. An event which may be extremely stressful for one person can be a minor event in another person's life.
This edition’s featured article explores fundamental concepts behind stress and anxiety, including the different types of stress; the ‘fight or flight’ response; and the general adaptation syndrome.
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Welcome to Edition 155 of Institute Inbrief. Anger is not a form of aggression, and most often does not lead to aggression. Rather it is a felt experience that typically follows unwanted interactions with close friends, colleagues, and family members.
In this edition’s featured article, we explore six anger management strategies that can be used with clients. It’s great food for angry thoughts!
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- Upcoming MHSS Workshops
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Welcome to Edition 154 of Institute Inbrief. This edition’s featured article outlines how the skill of encouraging can assist others in need of emotional support. This skill can be applied by helping professionals and non-professionals alike. We encourage you to try!
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- Final Places – Bachelor of Psychological Science & Counselling
- Upcoming MHSS Workshops
- Previously Published Articles
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Welcome to Edition 153 of Institute Inbrief. A Happy New Year to you – we hope you had a great time with your loved ones and away from usual commitments and responsibilities. In this edition’s featured article we explore the expression of feelings in early childhood.
- Final Places – Bachelor of Psychological Science & Counselling
- Previously Published Articles
- Professional Development news
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- Upcoming seminar dates
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