The counsellor and compassion fatigue
Editorial: Counselling services in general practice;The need for evaluation
Randomised controlled trial of non-directive counselling, cognitive-behaviour therapy and usual general practitioner care in the management of depression as well as mixed anxiety and depression in primary care
The role of counsellors in general practice. A qualitative study
Empathy
The objective of this research is to investigate how empathy is constructed. The literature displays substantial evidence that empathy is a key component of the therapeutic alliance across theories and that empathy is required in the counselling process.
Het ethos van de hulpverlener (Leijssen, Mia (2000))
Research
Ethical guidelines for research in counselling professions.
WHO
Psychological interventions implementation manual: integrating evidence-based psychological interventions into existing services.
Creative and innovative therapeutic approach in counselling psychology: insights and principles for practice
Nihinlola Eunice olowe and Olamilekan Tajudeen Adeolu
Abstract
Many counsellors believe creativity and innovation are essential to the counselling process. However, some counsellors automatically assume that they need special training to incorporate creativity and innovation into their practices. The paper presents some creative and innovative therapeutic approaches in counselling psychology. The innovative and creative therapeutic approaches presented in the paper are bibliotherapy, creative therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, experiential therapy, Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Guided imagery therapy, Narrative therapy, and Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
This approach would help people navigate challenging life situations, such as the death of a loved one, divorce, natural disasters, school stress, and job loss. A creative and innovative therapeutic approach provides the tools and insights to manage mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Ultimately, counselling psychology empowers people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. We are optimistic about the day when these approaches will be instrumental in everyday
counseling practice, where they can assist therapists and clients in their collaborative efforts to
reduce suffering and increase thriving.
Bron: Researchgate
New trends that could shape the near future of counseling as we know it
In recent years, our field has seen the continued expansion of telehealth services, an explosion of mental health-related apps, and an increased presence in settings that range from elementary classrooms to corporate boardrooms. So, where are we headed next? Here’s an article that posits some compelling new trends that could shape the near future of counseling as we know it: https://
Bron: IAC newsletter June 2026
WHO Introduced New Psychological Self-Help Tool
In an effort to meet widespread mental health needs, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a resource to expand evidence-based mental health interventions to populations with minimal access to professional counseling services.
You can find the tools here.
Bron: WHO
AI as Mental Health Support
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly proliferates every conceivable arena of daily life, it presents some unique challenges in the mental wellness sphere. How best can it be used in service of others? What are the main ethical considerations for counsellors, and how can we can we help safeguard the public from harmful usage of AI in mental health.
Read the full article here.
De counsellor en AI
Sarah Ruigrok heeft namens RBCZ het webinar Social media & AI.gegeven.
In de slides vindt je onder andere:
- hoe je social media laagdrempelig en haalbaar inzet;
- waarom herhaling juist belangrijk is;
- hoe je met AI sneller ideeën, teksten en posts kunt maken;
- hoe je ChatGPT kunt gebruiken als praktische sparringpartner;
- voorbeelden van prompts die je direct kunt aanpassen voor je eigen praktijk
Je kunt de slides hier bekijken.