Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. October is known as the busiest month in college counseling offices, so it’s always nice when something...

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. This piece was a big hit when it first appeared a few years ago, and many counselors on social media ar...

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. The shortest counseling session I ever had lasted four seconds. The student came into my office, and I ...

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Christine Ha had a problem. She was in the middle of a very competitive cooking event, where the task w...

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. I've never understood why students get so nervous about applying to college. I'm not talking ab...

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. The world of college counseling has changed a great deal in the last couple of years, so it’s oddly rea...

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Thanks to COVID, heading back to school has been a different experience each fall, and this year is no ...