Counseling During and After the Pandemic: 7 Tips for Fostering Post-Traumatic Growth

Course overview

The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2021 ushered in an unprecedented demand for mental health counseling and related services. Depression and anxiety rates tripled, and suicide, substance use, overdose, and domestic violence rates soared. According to one national survey, 1 out of every 3 Americans saw a therapist at least once in 2020. Data collected by the presenter from 650 counselors nationwide revealed that 1 out of 3 counselors was working overtime to try to meet demand, and many had stopped accepting new referrals or started limiting intakes. The echoes and repercussions of the pandemic will likely last for years to come, but throughout history every major national or international crisis has sparked a period of increased growth and awareness the field of clinical mental health counseling. During a time of tremendous upheaval and adjustment, how can counselors play a role in post-traumatic growth both in the U.S. and around the world? Find out with this workshop.