Purpose: Genetic counseling may help counselees understand their genetic risk of developing breast/ovarian cancer. However, many studies have shown that their perception of their risks is inaccurate.

Counselors often seek to develop proficiency in several therapy models (Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavior, Emotion Focused, etc). Accordingly, we study and practice various models to enhance our ...

When involved in a counseling situation, there are several assessments that need to be made to determine if and when to refer: Ability. It is tempting to get caught up in the desire to help someone ...

So you decided to see a counselor. There are a few things you can do to get the most from your counseling. Be honest, and disclosing. It’s hard to disclose uncomfortable truths about yourself. You may ...

The initial breast cancer genetic counseling visit is mainly educational, with large amounts of relatively standard information and little counselee participation. Counselors might provide more ...

All the safeguards in the world will not help the counselor who has not come to terms with his own sexuality. She was a very attractive woman, by my estimate about thirty-five years old. (She turned ...