What does counseling mean?

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coun·sel·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, directionnoun

    something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

Wiktionary

  1. counselingnoun

    assistance (especially from a professional) in the resolution of personal difficulties

Wikipedia

  1. counseling

    Counseling is the professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes.This is a list of counseling topics.

ChatGPT

  1. counseling

    Counseling is a professional guidance process, often provided by a trained individual, in which a client is helped to manage personal, social, or psychological issues and challenges. This practice aims to aid individuals in making decisions, improving behaviors, coping with stress, enhancing relationships, and achieving personal growth. It could be offered in several settings and can cater to people of different ages, groups, or those with various life situations and mental health issues.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Counseling

    of Counsel

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Counseling

    The giving of advice and assistance to individuals with educational or personal problems.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of counseling in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of counseling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of counseling in a Sentence

  1. Samantha Meltzer-Brody:

    Most people in the world have access to a telephone, this study, while small, suggests that peer phone counseling could be a very effective, widespread public health intervention.

  2. The BSA:

    We believe victims, we support them, and we have paid for unlimited counseling by a provider of their choice, nothing is more important than the safety and protection of children in scouting, and we are outraged that there have been times when individuals took advantage of our programs to abuse innocent children.

  3. Richard Isaacson:

    I’ve never personally suggested someone to start drinking moderate amounts of alcohol if they were abstinent, but there’s really not a one-size-fits-all approach towards counseling a patient on alcohol consumption.

  4. Pankaj Nain:

    The victim is 10 years old but may be one or two years older, the stepfather has been arrested and is in jail. The victim has been given counseling and necessary medical care, and her statement was recorded before a magistrate.

  5. Terrisa Bukovinac:

    I wanted to go do sidewalk counseling while Im working from home because I have more flexibility with my schedule now, but once I found out that there was a citation given, I didnt go because I just started a brand new job and [its] a job I love ... and I didnt know if anything like that could possibly ... be a reason for them to let me go.

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2 Comments
  • Rudy Minnie
    Rudy Minnie
    yes counselling is the begining process of healing
    LikeReply7 years ago
  • Rwegarulilla Wilson
    Rwegarulilla Wilson
    exactly true
    LikeReply10 years ago

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