Category Archives: Counselor

Grief Counseling

Along with providing information and resources to the military and veteran communities, MilitaryConnection.com has the honor to join forces on a regular basis with outstanding organizations.  GiveAnHour.org is one of these organizations.  The work that they do is nothing short of extraordinary.  They provide pro bono and free counseling to troops, veterans, family and extended family members.  They … Continue reading

The Office’ Joke Attacked by Suicide Prevention Groups

Michael Scott is an offensive, naive, over-the-line type of person and boss.  He is prone to crude sexual jokes, homosexual harassment, and racial slurs — all said out of ignorance. But Scott, the boss in the popular comedy ‘The Office’, went too far for some suicide prevention groups in the recent Halloween episode of The … Continue reading

An Overview on Alcohol Addiction and Substance Abuse

What is alcohol addiction? Alcohol addiction is the compulsive need for an intoxicating liquid. Some think that it is just a matter of will to stop drinking, but an alcoholic’s craving for alcohol is so great that it suppresses their ability to stop drinking. Take for example, an alcoholic arrives in the ER suffering from … Continue reading

When should you find a career counselor?

Amidst the terrible recession, your company sends out a memo to all employees that they will be laying off 15% of the working staff in 2 weeks.  Surprised, you start to worry about your job security, and begin to lose sleep and focus at your work place.  Your co-worker and friend notices this change in … Continue reading