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Free Services ???

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Pro bono, Free, Reduced Fee Last week I wrote the “Money Issue.”  This week I’m discussing a closely related topic – pro bono, free and/or reduced fee services. Counseling ethical codes encourage counselors to provide some services for free or reduced cost. I believe that for the most part, our collective challenge is quite the opposite. … Read more

Is Giving Better Than Receiving? Receiving Matters – A Guideline for Givers

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Is Giving Better Than Receiving? Is giving better than receiving? Many people struggle with receiving from others. Compliments, gifts, help, love and forgiveness are among the items and experiences they have difficulty receiving. Not being able to receive extends itself to also having difficulty being comforted by others or even with comforting oneself when upset, … Read more