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Counselors share their experiences and tips for wellness.

October 2023 |

Changing the Way We Think About Self-Care as Counselors

Counselors often hear about the importance of self-care to avoid burnout. Julius A. Austin, PhD, NCC, LPC, discusses the many reasons self-care is essential, not indulgent.

Self-Care Prioritization for Counselors

Kathleen Driscoll, PhD, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, LCMHC, provides insight on prioritizing herself and how fellow counselors can do the same.

Helping Caregivers to Care for Themselves

All too often, caregivers prioritize the needs of others over their own self-care. Research has shown that caregivers face higher rates of stress and often hold full-time jobs in addition to their caregiving responsibilities. We spoke with counselor Juan Olivera, MA, LPC, LCDC, about the challenges and techniques that apply to helping caregivers improve their self-care routine.

Government & Legislative Affairs Report

NBCC Strongly Supports New Mental Health Parity Requirements on Health Plans

Read more about our efforts to encourage federal agencies to help those who need mental health services to access them through their health insurance plans as part of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.

NBCC Provides Recommendations on Hospital Outpatient Payment System Rule Affecting Counselors

NBCC supports the revision of Medicare payment systems to include mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists among other similar practitioners whose work is currently recognized.

Stay up to date on these and all of NBCC’s other government affairs efforts by regularly checking our Grassroots Action Center! Please also consider signing up for the Counselor Advocacy Network!

The TeleMental Health Examination Transitions to a New Format

Counselors can enhance their clinical skills and marketability with the Board-Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) credential. Beginning in November, register for the newly formatted TMHE to earn your BC-TMH.

The MMHWC and NCMW Host Medicare 501 Webinar

The Medicare Mental Health Workforce Coalition and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing recently held the Medicare 501 webinar, “New Engagement Opportunities for Community Behavioral Health Centers With Counselors and MFTs Under Medicare.”

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