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definition of counseling  

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  • Professional counseling is a skilled activity that involves assisting others in managing and resolving psychological, emotional, behavioral, developmental, relational, vocational, and other personal challenges (chronic or acute) in order to facilitate adjustment to changing life circumstances; promote personal growth, needs attainment, and overall Wellness throughout the life span; and prevent the development of more serious conditions. At its essence, professional counseling involves the formal application of theoretical and empirically supported psychological, developmental, and learning principles to facilitate desired change or growth within a larger system of ethical and professional practice standards. [Source: Encyclopedia of Counseling; Counseling, Definition of]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-FDD103RK-2

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