Written By: Francis J. Santora, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program EACH OF US LIVES BY A STORY-a personal narrative we tell ourselves about who we are, where we’ve been, and what’s possible for us. This story isn’t only about the facts and events of our past experiences. It’s also about meaning. The story […]
Written By: Seren Moran, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program IN EVERY GENERATION,parents encounter new topics and behaviors from their children that may feel unfamiliar or challenging. Many of us can remember moments when we tried to explain our perspective to our parents, hoping to be understood. And yet, when we step into the […]
Written By: Nancy Lavinghousez, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program BICULTURAL IDENTITYrefers to those who belong to two distinct cultural groups, requiring them to both navigate and integrate both cultures’ values, customs, languages, and social norms into one’s sense of self. The process, though enriching at times, can pose unique challenges to bicultural adolescents […]
Written By: Sam Bellusci, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program EVERY CLASSROOMis a place where learning and life intersect, and sometimes, life brings heartbreak and loss. When a child loses a family member, their grief shapes how they show up at school and engage in their learning. Supporting them isn’t just about academics; it’s […]
Written By: Isaiah Curiel-Gomez, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGICALTrauma? Psychological trauma can be defined as “a deeply disturbing experience that impacts a person’s physical or psychological safety and well-being to the degree that it impedes their ability to function in the world. It involves an overwhelming level of stress that […]
Written By: Lissette Lopez, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program ¿SABES QUE TAN IMPORTANTE es la salud mental? La salud mental a menudo ha sido un tema rodeado de silencio, estigma y falta de información. Sin embargo, cuidar de nuestra mente es tan esencial como cuidar de nuestro cuerpo. Hablar de salud mental no […]
