Blog - KLS Counseling & Consulting Services

Apr 02

The Network Journal: Black Professionals and Small Business News

Feeling Off-Kilter at Work? Time to Reboot

http://www.tnj.com/career/career-advice/feeling-kilter-work-time-to-reboot

Posted on 04/02/2017 at 01:27 AM

Apr 02

CBS/DFW

Dallas Psychologist Credits Her Success To Good Mentors

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2015/04/26/dallas-psychologist-credits-her-success-to-good-mentors/

Posted on 04/02/2017 at 01:26 AM

Apr 02

The College and University Counseling Manual

Get Your Copy Today

https://www.amazon.com/College-University-Counseling-Manual-Integrating/dp/082619978X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474234321&sr=8-2&keywords=college+counseling+manual

Posted on 04/02/2017 at 01:13 AM

Feb 08

Is Your Therapist Too Nice? You Might Want to Find a New One

Does your therapist agree with you all the time? Do they shower you with compliments and praise? Do they smile and nod a lot? Do they always let you lead the session? Have you noticed you invariably leave sessions in a good mood? These could be signs you have a supportive, caring, and empathetic helper—or they may be signs your therapist is too nice.

Therapists undergo years of training and are expected to be competent in counseling skills, including skill in confrontation and challenge. However, therapists are also people. Which means they, too, can struggle with disagreeing, being direct, and challenging others, including those with whom they work. Unfortunately, this can be to the d...

Is It Ever Appropriate to Give or Accept a Gift in Therapy?

For better or for worse, the holiday season is associated with the giving and receiving of gifts. Gifts are exchanged between those we are close with, including family members and friends. Gifts are exchanged between acquaintances, such as coworkers or local service providers (think mail carrier or hairdresser). Gifts may also be given or received among those with which we have no relationship, or anonymously (adopting a family, donating time or money to a charity).

With so many gifts being passed around in so many contexts, it’s an opportune time to talk about some of the potential issues one must be mindful of when considering gifting within the therapeutic relationship—be it d...

GoodTherapy.org - September 2016

Conflict Free Couples Trip

http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/5-steps-to-keeping-your-couples-vacation-conflict-free-0913165

Posted on 09/01/2016 at 12:00 AM

Nov 05

Your Therapist Is Not Your Friend

There is something special and unique about the relationship between a person in therapy and his or her therapist. It is a professional relationship, one in which the therapist is providing a service. However, it is also an intimate relationship, one in which secrets are shared, tears are shed, and moments of joy are celebrated. It is an open relationship in that, with consent, your therapist will communicate with other health professionals on your behalf. But it is also a very private relationship, as your confidentiality is held sacred.

A bond and trust are formed in therapy, yet the therapeutic relationship is a bit one-sided; while your therapist learns a great deal about you, he or she ...