Is there a "right way" or "best approach" for convincing a troubled friend or loved one to get professional counseling? Any approach will include unease, but don't let the adage "no one accepts help until they're ready" stop you from giving it a try. Contrary to popular belief, it is not fear of stigma that keeps people from accepting help for personal problems--resistance is usually founded on denial bolstered by brief wins at curtailing symptoms following negative events or incidents. These…