Basic Counseling Skills
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  • A. TECHNIQUES
  • Pattern of Sessions
  • Active Listening
  • Body Language
  • Asking Questions
  • Paraphrasing/Tone
  • Summary
  • Note Taking
  • Homework
  • Goodie Bag/Fun Stuff
  • Technique References
  • B. THEORIES
  • Client Centered
  • Holistic/Biopsychosocial
  • Strengths Based
  • Cognitive/Behavioral
  • Solution Focused
  • Existential Therapy
  • Letting Go
  • Theory References
  • C. SAMPLE SESSIONS
  • 1. Client Centered Counseling
  • 2.&3. No Show/Cancellation
  • 4. Strengths Based
  • 5. Cognitive Beh. Counseling
  • 6. Holistic Health Counseling
  • 7. Solution Focused
  • 8. Existential Counseling
  • 9. Becoming Unnecessary
  • D. SELF HELP
  • Journaling
  • Mood Mapping
  • Whole Health Check In
  • Community Resources
  • Ten Things I Like About Me
  • Common Lies We Tell
  • Goal-Setting
  • A Why to Bear a How
  • Happy People
  • Self-Help References
  • E. CONTINUING EDUCATION
  • F. SITE MAP
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  • H. READERS' CONTRIBUTIONS
    • Addiction and Sleep - Jessica S
    • Alcohol Counseling - Carol G.
    • Depression and Addiction Rehab - Katherine C
    • Quit Smoking and Alcohol Rehab
    • Reducing Stigma - Patricia S.
    • Suicidal Thoughts and Alcohol Abuse - Julia W
    • Recovery Village - William B.
    • Bereavement Counseling - Sally W
    • Personality Traits - Sally W
    • 3 Solutions to Worst Fears - Paige M
    • 30 Min Reduce Anxiety - Paige M
    • Restorative Power of Arts & Crafts - Sally W
    • 3 Ways - Rid of Sunday Scaries
    • Conquer Fear of Flying - Sally W.
    • Document Anxiety through Journaling - Sally W
    • Career Options - Sally W
    • School Counselor ToolKit - Serena K.
    • Psychology Degrees - Lindsay F
    • Depression and Addiction Rehab - Katherine C
    • Diagnosing Depression - Melissa M
    • PostPartum Depression - Tracey F
    • Assisted Living Options for People with Disabilities
    • Wheelchair Home Safety - Michael M
    • Cerebral Palsy Resources
    • Counseling and Persistent Pain - Sally W
    • Mesothelioma Guide - Corine F.
    • Mesothelioma Resources
    • Finding Start Up Success - Eva B
    • Cleaning House for Better Health - Cheryl C.
    • Destress/Clean Home - Cheryl C
    • Financial Stress - Sally W.
    • Financial Debt - Sally W
    • Be Happy - Hazel G.
    • Gut Health & Mental Health - Sally W
    • How Having a Skincare Routine
    • Counseling the Impoverished - Sally W
    • Conquering Interviews - Eva B
    • Daily Journal Routine - Paige M
    • 4 Journaling Tips for Beginners - Shristi Patni
    • Drug Dangers - Rebecca P.
    • Recall Report - Laura P.
    • Living Mindfully - Mollie Wilson
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Sally W.
    • Couns. Resources - Tim C.
    • Practical Financial SKills - Johanne H
    • Nutrition to Help Anxiety - Sally W
    • Retirement Career Change - Sally W
    • Managing Phobias - Sally W
    • Healing Power of Pets - Sally W
    • Geriatric Counseling - Sally W
    • Counseling Seniors with Anxiety - Sally W
    • Senior Resources - Claire S.
    • Addiction and Sleep - Jessica S
    • Better Sleep - Better Health - Cheryl C
    • Treating Insomnia - Sally W
    • Tuck Sleep - Kellen S
    • De-Fogging Brain - Sally W
    • Recovery from Sports Injury
    • Improving Mental Clarity - Sally W
    • Indoor Air Quality Can Affect Mental Health - Sally W
    • Stress on Health - Sally W.
    • Stress Management - Sally W
    • Suicidal Thoughts and Alcohol Abuse - Julia W
    • Summer Side Gigs for Teachers - Joyce W
    • Tobacco in 2017 - Mary G.
    • Take Control of Your Life - Dorothy Watson
    • No More Winter Blues - Rufus Carter
    • How I Put Anxiety Attacks on Pause
    • 8 Effective Tips for Improving Mental Health - Camille Johnson
    • Manage And Reduce Stress For Your Employees With These Tips - Rufus Carters
    • Moving Forward When Grief Intrudes in Your Life - Camille J
    • Working Remotely - Emma Grace Brown
    • Unlock Greater Confidence - Rufus Carter
    • Coping With a Mid-Life Crisis - Rufus Carter
    • 6 Self-Care Tips - Laurie Abner
    • Help a Loved One After the Loss of a Spouse - Rufus CarterNew Page
    • Relocating After a Tragic Loss - Lucille Rosetti
    • Guidelines for Teens Who Want to Thrive as Entrepreneurs - Lucille Rosetti
    • 5 Common Lifestyle Habits That Can Cause Skin Damage - Andrew Mark

4 Tips for Working Remotely as a Digital Nomad - Emma Grace Brown ​


The pandemic took a lot of workers online, but it also kept them home. Now that we’re free to move around, many of us would choose to continue to work from home. A recent survey indicates that half of Canadians working in Ontario acknowledged flexible working practices as a result of the pandemic. Remote work hasn't just freed people from the office, it has also made it possible for people to support themselves while living wherever they want. If the idea of being paid to work remotely while living anywhere, or even while exploring the world appeals to you, these digital nomad tips from Basic Counseling Skills can help you get started.
 
1. Find a Compatible Job
If time working from home has made you reassess what you want out of work and out of life, then find a job that you can take anywhere. Examples of good jobs for digital nomads include: blogging, customer service, consulting, web design, selling products online, software development and freelance writing, but that’s not all. Many jobs that would have been expected to show up at the office, went online, so it’s part of mainstream work culture now.
 
Starting your own freelance business is a good way to maintain control over your schedule. This may be necessary when you could be in the middle of a move or dealing with an area with no internet access. Luckily, Elon Musk’s satellite internet Starlink will be available in even the most remote rural areas.
 
2. Make Sure You Can Get Paid
Dealing with money can sometimes be a hassle when you don't stay in one place all the time. Traditional banks are sometimes hesitant to open accounts for people who don't have permanent residence, and if you plan to travel overseas, the payment situation can be even more complicated.
 
Take advantage of all the help you can with customer invoicing software that will let you add a button to make invoices instantly payable online, and keep up to date with paid invoices automatically recorded. You can also use this software to set up recurring invoices, which frees you up to handle different tasks.
 
3. Sign Up for a Virtual Mail Service
Figuring out how to get your mail and packages while traveling around used to be one of the biggest hassles of living a nomadic lifestyle. However, you can make this process easier by signing up for virtual mail service. These services provide you with a physical address where your mail and packages can be sent. You can have important mail forwarded to you or have it scanned so you can read it online.
 
4. Find a Tech-Friendly Rental
Since you plan to move around, it probably doesn't make sense to buy a home. One of the features you should look for in your rental is how tech-friendly it is. Can you get reliable high-speed internet? Does the home have adequate outlets and nice-to-have features, such as built-in places to charge your devices or a work center you can access?
 
Fast Wi-Fi is important, but you probably want to be able to do more than work. Look for a rental that is close to activities you enjoy. Consider also traveling with a few items to add more positivity to your temporary spaces. Bring along comfort items to make the place yours and to set the tone for a favorable stay.
 
Technology has made it possible to explore the world without having to be independently wealthy or constantly hunting for short-term jobs. After some soul searching, if getting your work in harmony with your life goals means working remotely, it can feel like a big step. But once you get the hang of being a digital nomad, you may wonder how you ever lived any other way. 
 
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