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Self-Compassion: The Radical Alternative to Self-Esteem

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Intern / Mental Health / OCD / Perfectionism / Teen self-esteem by Adolescent Counseling Services November 4, 2020January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Anna Fitch, Clinical Intern at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program the notion that high self-esteem plays an integral role in overall well-being has become a platitude in modern society. Parents are given the message that one of their primary jobs is to tend to their child’s self-esteem. Coaches are encouraged to give out participation […]

Why There’s No Better Time than Now to Quit Vaping

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Drugs & Alcohol / Electronic Cigarettes / Recovery / Smoking / Teenage Smoking / Vaping by Adolescent Counseling Services October 28, 2020January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Wen Soon, Clinical Intern at ACS, Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program EVERY YEAR, people wait until January 1st to make important resolutions and commitments to change their bad habits. People erroneously believe the new year will somehow give them the motivation to finally change. However, U.S. News and World Report (2015) shared that […]

Maintaining Equanimity of Mind…

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Anxiety / Intern / Mental Health by Adolescent Counseling Services October 21, 2020January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Catharine Williams, Clinical Intern at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program THE WORLD feels unsteady, unpredictable, even scary in the midst of all this uncertainty… so how can we maintain equanimity of mind amid a global pandemic? How can we find compassion in crisis? How can we, as a united people, stay calm amid this […]

What’s the Word?

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Gender / Gender identity / LGBTQ Issues / Pride Month / Sexuality / Society Norms by Adolescent Counseling Services June 17, 2020January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Rey Boone, Clinical Intern at ACS, Outlet Program why is language important? Sharp (2015) emphasized the importance of language in the connection of people worldwide and how it ties them to their history and roots; this author also highlights how certain languages are in danger of dying out permanently and the connections being […]

Finding Strength: An ACS Newsletter – Issue 4

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Anxiety / Depression / Intern / Mental Health / Parenting / Stress / Stress Management / Teaching Mindfulness by Adolescent Counseling Services May 29, 2020January 27, 2022 0 comments

Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) has started a weekly newsletter as a resource for young people and parents through shelter-in-place. Articles include content written by our clinicians and young clients. Please click below to view or print!

Finding Strength: An ACS Newsletter – Issue 3

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Anger Management / Anxiety / Mental Health / Mental Health / Mental Health Apps / Parent Tips / Stress / Stress Management / Teaching Mindfulness by Adolescent Counseling Services May 22, 2020January 27, 2022 0 comments

Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) has started a new weekly newsletter as a resource for young people and parents through shelter-in-place. Articles include content written by our clinicians and young clients. Please click below to view or print!

Diary of an ACS Intern – Being a Therapist while Sheltering in Place

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Anxiety / Diary of an ACS Intern / Intern / Mental Health / Parenting by Adolescent Counseling Services March 30, 2020January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Casia Ravi, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program attending to every verbal and, especially, nonverbal cue while sitting in someone’s presence is a significant part of the role of a therapist. Sheltering in place because of the coronavirus has offered those of us working in mental health the opportunity to quickly get […]

Diary of an ACS Intern

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Diary of an ACS Intern / Intern by Adolescent Counseling Services February 19, 2020January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Paul Wright, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program after years of floundering around in dead-end, soul-sucking jobs, I concluded that I can still change the direction of my life and choose something that is more fulfilling. I talked with several people, did some research and realized I’ve been reading about psychology most […]

Diary of an ACS Intern

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Diary of an ACS Intern / Intern by Adolescent Counseling Services February 12, 2020January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Jeraca Marsh, Clinical Intern at ACS, Outlet Program here we are at the dawn of 2020, and I’ve officially hit my six month mark as an intern at Adolescent Counseling Services. I’m a second-year Clinical Psychology doctoral student at Alliant International University, and my time at ACS has played a critical role in […]

Diary of an ACS Intern

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Diary of an ACS Intern / Intern by Adolescent Counseling Services January 22, 2020January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Brittani DeCloedt, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program A DAY IN THE LIFE of an ACS intern… I wish I could say it’s easy but it’s not. However, the experience and the knowledge make the challenge so rewarding! Working as a clinical trainee has made me learn so much about myself, and […]