Northstar Counseling Center

19/02/2025

Time is flying—here we are, already a month and a half into 2025!

We at Northstar want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible human helpers who have chosen to engage with us on their learning journey. Your commitment to advancing mental health education, refining your practice, and embracing lifelong learning is what makes our community thrive.

In 2024, you've devoted countless hours to sharpening your skills through our platform, and your dedication to both personal and professional growth continues to inspire us. Every session, every learner, and every moment you invest contributes to building a brighter future for mental health care.

Thank you for making Northstar Learning Lab a part of your path. We're honored to support you, and together, we look forward to the growth and impact we can achieve in the mental health field!

www.northstarlearninglab.com

30/10/2024

🎃 Happy Halloween week! 🎃 Vote for your favorite pumpkin below—are you surprised we went with an emotion-themed twist?🧡 Comment below to vote:

✨ Joy
💙 Sadness
😰 Anxiety
🔥 Anger
❤️ Love

The emotion with the most votes will be crowned on November 3rd! 🏆 One lucky voter will win a self-care gift card to keep those good vibes going (or to soothe the tough ones). 🎁 To enter, make sure you’re following us, like this post, and vote for your favorite pumpkin!

Ready to cast your vote? 🎃👇

23/09/2024

In recognition of Su***de Prevention and Awareness Month, we’re offering a special 10% discount using code "SEPT10" when you purchase our Su***de Assessment & Management course through the end of September. You can use the discount code now and finish this course at your leisure- the date on your CE certificate will be the date you complete the course! register at www.northstarlearninglab.com today!

20/09/2024

Ever ask someone how they are and get a simple “good” or “fine” when you’re hoping for more? Try these questions to elevate your conversations and build deeper connections.
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18/09/2024

Meet the team: Part 1🌟
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17/09/2024

Your mental health matters—every single day. 💙 Whether you’re seeking therapy for the first time or looking for a safe space to continue your journey, we’re here for you. Our team of compassionate professionals is dedicated to providing personalized care and support to help you navigate life’s challenges.
Swipe to explore our services, from individual therapy to psychiatric services, designed with your well-being in mind. 💫
Let’s walk this path together.

27/08/2024

🌟Exciting News!! Now Accepting New Clients for Medication Evaluations & Management 🌟

We are delighted to welcome Beth Truman, PMHNP, LCSW to the team at Northstar Counseling Center! As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Beth brings extensive experience and a compassionate approach to her practice, providing comprehensive medication evaluations and ongoing medication management.

What You Need to Know:

- Flexible Appointment Options: Beth offers both in-person and virtual appointments to accommodate your needs. Please note that clients must be physically located in Kentucky at the time of their virtual appointment.

- Collaborative Care: Beth is committed to working closely with primary care physicians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate the best care for her clients.

- Medication Management: While Beth provides thorough evaluations and management of psychiatric medications, she will not be prescribing controlled substances until July 2025.

- Insurance Coverage: Beth accepts all major insurance plans, with the exception of Caresource and Medicare.

Ready to Schedule or Refer?
Clients can easily request an appointment by visiting our website and www.northstarcounselingcenter.com and clicking "Contact Us" under the "Request an Appointment" section of our homepage.

Contact us today to take the next step towards better mental health, or to refer a client in need of compassionate and comprehensive care!

05/08/2024

Hey KY LPCs! It’s time to get excited because we’ve added LPC Law to our ever-growing course catalog!
"LPC Law: Understanding the KRS and KAR as it Pertains to the Practice of Professional Counseling” is presented by one of our favorite LPCCs, Megan Henderson!
🎉Get 3 Law CEs for KY LPC and fulfill your continuing education requirements.
👩‍⚖️ Understand and apply KY laws in counseling.

📚 Approved by KY Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
🌐 Explore our diverse courses for various licensure types at www.northstarlearninglab.com.

20/05/2024

🌟 Stay Ahead in Mental Health: Discover the Power of Ethics Training at Northstar Learning Lab!
🔍 From handling ethical challenges to improving decision-making, our courses empower you.
📚 Including "Applying Ethics in Social Work Practice" and “Professional Wills and Transition Plans (MFT Ethics)”- both new for 2024!

Explore these courses and more at www.northstarlearninglab.com.

25/03/2024

CALL FOR PROPOSALS!

Northstar Learning Lab invites you to contribute to our growing community of mental health professionals by submitting a proposal for our online education platform. Since 2019, we've been committed to offering high-quality, accessible continuing education, and we believe that your expertise can greatly enrich our learners' experience.

We're Looking For:

* Innovative courses that address current challenges in mental health.

* Content that reflects the diverse experiences of clinicians, professors, researchers, and supervisors.

* Interactive and engaging material suitable for online learning.

Join us in our mission to empower mental health professionals through education, and submit your proposal through the below form by April 15th, 2024.

(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGiHLHQ3-DJ23Hb45INu6cCWuN1HvoJV0_CQMx8yAaujykMQ/viewform)

Details of compensation will be provided upon acceptance of the proposal. If you have any questions before submitting a proposal, email us at Events@northstarcounselingcenter.com.

18/03/2024

When children hold themselves accountable for their progress, they not only excel academically, they also become more empowered and invested in their learning. Children are more likely to see failure as an opportunity to learn instead of a stopping point, and are better able to accomplish the goals they set for themselves. Accountability has the potential to increase effort, which research suggests is possibly the most important input in the education process....

When children hold themselves accountable for their progress, they not only excel academically, they also become more empowered and invested in their learning. Children are more likely to see failure as an opportunity to learn instead of a stopping point, and are better able to accomplish the goals....

11/03/2024

What's so wrong with the word "but"? Read more to see what possibilities can grow!...

Consider learning a new way to approach wanting to give feedback and not let our brains cling to the negative.