"Counselors don't get the respect they deserve." 

"The general public has no idea what counselors really do."

"Drug company advertising is so prevalent, counselors can't compete."

Sound familiar?  I've been hearing versions of these statements from peers and colleagues for years.  While the observations may be true, at what point are we just whining complainers?  How long would you allow a client to lament before asking, what are you going to do about it?  It's time we do for ourselves what we encourage in others:  become responsible, empowered, and pro-active.  If you feel the counseling profession lacks positive media attention, then become a voice.  If you're not sure how, this article will give you a place to start.

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appeared in Counseling Today, March 2004