Write an article based on this "Be a mentor. Volunteer in your community. Give what you don't need. Go out of your way to help someone in need. Pay it forward."
article: You can serve God by being a mentor or positive role model to someone who may be younger than you, or even around your age. Perhaps you have a younger family member who needs guidance, or you could join a Big Brother/Big Sister program. Putting someone ahead of you and helping others is a great way to serve. Volunteering is another great way to serve God and can be done in many ways. You can volunteer at a local food shelter or soup kitchen. You can also serve God through cleaning up your neighborhood or being part of a neighborhood watch, and protecting those in your community you love. Remember that serving God can be as simple as helping out a neighbor with a small task or favor, and doesn't have to be a big grand gesture. If you've studied your bible you'll know that there are countless passages about only taking what you need and helping others by giving what you don't need. This is a great way to serve God as you can easily look around your home and find things you don't use or need anymore to give away. Instead of throwing out old clothes or furniture you can donate them to places like Goodwill. You can also donate any extra canned food you may have to your local food shelter. You can always serve God by being the Good Samaritan. If you see someone in need try to help them. You don't have to do something grand as helping someone can be as simple as opening a door picking up something someone may have dropped. Remember a time when someone helped you out with something? Well, now it's your turn. Do the same for someone who could use your help. Maybe someone let you merge ahead in traffic or in a line at the store. Now it's your time to do the same for someone else. Paying it forward is a great way to serve God and doing something good for someone else will make you feel good as well. It's a win-win

Write an article based on this "Prevent bad behavior before it occurs. Try to understand the root of bad behavior. Teach empathy. Provide an example of appropriate behavior. Don't make assumptions. Avoid the power struggle. Reinforce positive behavior."
article: Sometimes, the best means of discipline is simple prevention. Look for things that trigger bad behavior and find ways to modify those situations to make your child more comfortable. Consider what's triggering the behavior and if there's any way some of your child's requests could be met. Is there anything you can do in the future to avoid such an outburst? The most common reasons for tantrums are: hunger, exhaustion, fear, or confusion. If you'll be in a situation that might trigger these, consider bringing snacks or toys for the child, or even hiring a babysitter. Allow your child to have some control. If their request is reasonable, consider accommodating it to show them that you respect them. For example, if your kid loves her summer dress, you can let her wear it in the Fall with a jacket. If you're overwhelmed, ask a child psychologist about ways to modify your child's behavior. Consider working in a foster a home or school to learn how to prevent such behavior. You can't establish appropriate boundaries and discipline if you don't understand why your child is behaving poorly. Work to try to get inside your child's head and understand the roots of the behavior. When your child is upset, connect with them on an emotional level. Say something like, "It seems like you're feeling very angry about this. Why is that?" There may be reasons you didn't think of. For example, if your child cries every night at bedtime, it may not be due to the dark, but because they saw something scary on TV. Talk through your child's fears and reassure them that they're safe. Raising a child is about teaching positive behaviors and not just discouraging negative ones. One of the most important things you can teach a child is empathy. When your child is misbehaving, talk to him or her about why that behavior is hurtful to others. If you can, try to help them relate to another person; this is the groundwork for empathy. For example, if they stole another student's pencil, you could say, "I know you liked the bunny pencil you got last Easter. How'd you feel if someone took it from you without asking?" Let them answer. Once your child has considered the other person's point of view, have them apologize. Making your child consider the reason for the apology first encourages empathetic thinking. Try to behave like the person you want your child to grow up to be. Practice good manners. Be kind to others. Stay calm during trying situations. Talk about your emotions openly and show your child how to deal with things like sadness, anger, and other negative feelings in a manner that's constructive and appropriate. Modeling is one of the best ways to teach children how to behave appropriately. This is especially effective on younger children, who learn best from examples. Take time to talk with him or her to find the real source of the problem. If you assume your child is just being moody, you may not respond with as much love. If you think the child is dealing with deeper issues, you may be tempted to excuse the behavior. The difficult thing about making assumptions is it may cause you to treat a child in a different way, which may not always resolve the problem. When possible, stay consistent with your consequences and your actions, but keep in mind that you may have to adjust them based on what you've learned. The power struggle exists because two people are battling over who has power over the other. While you want to show your child that you have authority and need to be respected, you want to do so in a calm, respectful way. Avoid raising your voice at them, yelling at children or talking to them in the same way they are talking to you. If your child is throwing a tantrum, he or she likely hasn't developed adequate problem solving skills. Try to assess and address your child's needs rather than forcing him or her to obey your rules. Sit the child down and talk about what's going on and how you can work together to fix it. If the child is still acting disrespectful and refuses to engage in mature conversation, then give them time to cool off and don't engage in another argument. Don't let a child manipulate you. Children will often try to negotiate with you or manipulate you to get what they want, but make sure you stand firm while remaining calm. If you want your child to behave better, using positive reinforcement can help. Praise your child for small changes in behavior. This can help him learn what behaviors are appropriate. Focus on the behaviors you want to change. For example, if your child often interrupts others, explain why this is bad and then watch for small changes. For example, if you're on the phone your son interrupts you again, he may quiet down after the first time you ask him to. While he still interrupted, he's trying to change. When you're off the phone, praise him for this small change. Say something like, "Isaac, I really appreciated how you stopped talking when I asked." Eventually, he will learn what behaviors are desirable and act accordingly.

Write an article based on this "Continue developing the skills you learned in school. Finish your experience requirements. Take your licensing exam. Become board-certified to increase opportunities. Search for a job in your area."
article:
One of the most important parts of being a counselor is genuinely caring about people. Work on being empathetic, non-judgemental, and genuine. You can hone these skills by having in-depth conversations with your friends and family members. It also helps to read a lot of books. Reading can help you learn to relate to people and be more open-minded. Get in the habit of practicing self-care. Being a counselor can be tough at times and you might feel very emotional. Set aside time each day to relax and do something you enjoy. You could try meditation, yoga, or getting together with friends. You might also find it helpful to see a counselor yourself. In addition to earning your degree, you need to complete a certain number of clinical hours. Each state has different requirements, so check to see what your state requires. You can look online, and your graduate program advisor should also be able to help you figure this out. You will typically need to complete anywhere between 1,000-4,000 hours within 2-3 years. Many of these hours have to be completed under the supervision of a licensed counselor. Make sure to check the requirements in the state where you want to work. Typically, you'll complete most of these hours by doing individual counseling sessions with a client while under the supervision of a licensed therapist. You might also have to do a certain amount of hours in different areas, such as individual and group counseling. Every state requires you to have a license to work as a mental health counselor. Most states use either the National Counseling Exam (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE). Some states require you to also take a state exam. Look online to find the specific requirements for your state. If you work in private practice, you don't necessarily have to become board certified. Many other employers, like schools or hospitals, might require it. Look into certification if you want to be able to explore more employment opportunities. Many states require the Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor either instead of state licensure or in addition to state licensure. Check out the website of the National Board for Certified Counselors for more specific information. There are many different types of mental health counselor. You could go into private practice by yourself or with some other counselors. You can also look for employment at hospitals, universities, and many different corporations. Search online for job openings. You can also ask the career center at your school for help finding a job.