Oklahoma City University Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Blog
Cultural competence is an important aspect of patient-centered care, which focuses on a patient's values and preferences rather than taking a standardized one-size-fits-all approach. To be effective, counselors need to understand both the culture of the people they serve as well as their own attitudes and beliefs.
Cultural humility can help you better relate to your clients from diverse backgrounds. Cultural humility is centered around a deeper self-reflection and understanding of how your cultural background impacts your ability to understand the experiences of culturally diverse clients.
This article takes a comprehensive look at mental health care disparities, emphasizing the inequities of care across different groups. We explore the meaning of diversity in counseling, highlighting the importance of how multicultural counseling involves both understanding diverse client backgrounds and promoting diversity within the field.
Skilled mental health counselors don’t just address symptoms—they help people navigate complex emotional landscapes, heal from past traumas, and develop tools to lead healthier lives. The role of a mental health counselor requires mastering a unique set of skills that directly influence patient outcomes and the effectiveness of therapy.
Earning a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) can be the gateway to a rewarding career dedicated to helping others overcome life’s challenges. Learn about the necessary skills for mental health counselors, the journey to mental health counseling licensure, the various settings where counselors work, and the importance of lifelong learning in this field.
The need for mental health counselor education and support has never been greater. From helping individuals cope with anxiety and depression to guiding those struggling with trauma or addiction, clinical mental health counselors play an integral role in fostering emotional well-being.
Need to write a personal statement for your counseling or other graduate school application? This guide will help you craft a standout statement by focusing on your unique experiences and aligning them with your program.
Even the happiest of families can have trouble connecting at times. Family therapy can provide a structured, safe place for families to resolve conflict and communicate more effectively with the help of a trained therapist.
One of the most popular family therapy techniques counselors use is family systems theory (FST). Counselors use FST to help members of the family support each other and rebuild a healthy family system.
If you’re pursuing a master's degree in counseling, understanding the significance of accreditation is essential. The ACA (American Counseling Association) recognizes both CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) and MPCAC (Master’s in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council) as critical sources of accreditation for counseling programs.