Beyond the Basics:
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The beauty of a peer support specialist is that they have walked in the client’s shoes and can show them that a better life is possible—because they have seen it for themselves.

Whether your goal is to support vulnerable populations, move into advocacy, manage programs or continue pursuing higher education, every smart credit decision brings you one step closer to your career goals.

Human services employers need professionals who can step into complex, real-world situations and make an impact. CSHSE-accredited programs support that kind of real-world preparation.

For students called to serve others but unsure where to begin, a human services degree is an ideal launchpad into the helping professions.

Today, telehealth is a core component of care delivery across various human service disciplines, including social work, counseling, case management and behavioral health.

Advocacy isn't always about speaking on someone's behalf. Sometimes, the most impactful work happens when you help someone find their own voice.

While education and credentials are important for some jobs more than others, your ability to authentically connect with other people—particularly those are going through a tough time—often supersedes any formal education you may be able to list on a résumé.

If you want a career where you can help people access essential social services, working as either a human services assistant or social worker are viable options.

Psychological profiling is rooted in rigorous psychological evaluations and evidence-based assessments within the legal system. Here's how it may help a criminal investigation.

Cutting-edge research methods in psychology introduce new perspectives to the existing body of knowledge. They utilize the latest technologies in methods that pose questions about human behavior and current mental health issues in new ways.

If you’re looking for ways to succeed as a student and eventual professional in psychology, consider focusing on emotional intelligence.

Therapists and other mental health providers should understand how to incorporate self-care into their practice to prevent burnout before it sets in.

As an undergraduate working toward a bachelor’s degree in psychology, establishing meaningful professional relationships can lead to an enhanced educational experience and a foundation for future success.

AI and machine learning tools are transforming many aspects of the field of psychology, including research, education and clinical practice.

If we want to become efficient learners, we must ensure that information can get into our working memory and then can solidify that information into our long-term memory. Here are a few techniques that can help.

“Counseling” is a very broad category that encompasses many opportunities in any number of counseling subfields. Here are some of the most common.

Humans have been using drugs since time immemorial. This has prompted researchers to study which drugs are most harmful to us.

To help you perform your best on a daily basis, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to resources for social workers.

Current social work trends have developed in response to societal factors related to economics, living standards, and other facets that play a role in our day-to-day lives.

The idea of school neuropsychology as a psychology subfield is somewhat new to the field, but may now be found as a specialization in psychology PhD programs.

Anyone considering a counselor or therapist career should ask themselves these 10 questions before enrolling in a program.

Freud and Jung had very different approaches to psychology, but both are considered to be the founders of the modern psychoanalytic movement

An online psychology professor addresses the misperceptions about earning a degree online, and the opportunities they afford for students and teachers.

Mental health professionals are on the front lines of seeing how patients cope with 24/7 social media. Take a look at what they're facing.

Therapist vs. psychologist—what’s the difference? Both strive for the same result: to improve people’s lives, but there are differences. Read what they are.

Forensic psychology is a rapidly-growing specialty within psychological practice—but how much do you really know about the field?

What makes PhD and PsyD degrees different and how do you choose what’s right for you? Learn about the similarities and differences.

Like purchasing a car or home, you have a choice when it comes to how much to spend on your graduate school education.