Ohio Counseling Conversations
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Let's Unpack That #12: Springing Forward Doesn't Mean Falling Apart
Sunshine can feel like a promise: more energy, better mood, fewer heavy days. But we’ve learned the hard way that seasonal change, especially the spring shift into warmer weather, can also bring real mental health risks and clinical surprises. ...
Conversation 41 - Give Yourself Permission to Grow
Your next mentor might be one conversation away, but most of us still hesitate to reach out. We sit down with Dr. Jake Protivnak, counselor educator at Youngstown State University, past president of the Ohio Counseling Association, and current ...
Couch to Capitol: April 2026 Legislative Updates
Send us Fan MailA payer suddenly demands money back, lawmakers debate how long clawbacks should even be allowed, and the Supreme Court redraws the lines around counseling regu...
Let's Unpack That #11: Bad Advice That Sounds Good
“If they wanted to, they would.” “Be the bigger person.” “Time heals all wounds.” These lines can sound clean and confident, but when you’re living real life with limited capacity, messy relationships, and actual grief, they can land like a bri...
Conversation 40 - The Collaborative Counselor
You can be skilled, ethical, and deeply caring, and still end up overwhelmed if you try to do counseling alone. We’re joined by Dr. Charity Anne Kurz, counselor educator and clinician, to make the case for the “collaborative counselor” and to g...