This article explores why helpers often struggle to ask for support and how counseling can be reframed as a practical tool for sustainability rather than a sign of weakness. By aligning counseling with the values of competence, readiness, and growth, helpers can access support that truly fits their world.  Read More…

Tags: first responder culture, health care workers, mental health care, burnout, counseling, resilience, helpers

Matt's blog highlights ethical pitfalls in mental health counseling, from confidentiality breaches to organizational climate. Drawing on ACA guidelines, models from Cottone and Tarvydas, and even the Aggie Code of Honor, Matt underscores how values, virtues, and cultural accordance shape ethical decision-making across both client care and professional workplaces.   Read More…

Tags: ethics, ethical decision-making, confidentiality, dual relationships, cultural competence, counseling ethics, aca code, accordance, values, workplace, aggie code of honor

Training shouldn’t feel like time served. In this post, I discuss how interactive, emotional connections in workshops and trainings can reignite purpose, reduce burnout, and create space for real learning, whether you're a first responder, health care worker, or anyone navigating a high-stress environment. Let’s make the classroom a place of growth, not just compliance.   Read More…

Tags: experiential learning, instructor engagement, mental health education, professional development, interactive workshops, keynote, wellness education