What does counseling mean?
Definitions for counseling
coun·sel·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, directionnoun
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
Wiktionary
counselingnoun
assistance (especially from a professional) in the resolution of personal difficulties
Wikipedia
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.
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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
Counseling
of Counsel
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Counseling
The giving of advice and assistance to individuals with educational or personal problems.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of counseling in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of counseling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of counseling in a Sentence
Twelve years ago, as a young teenager I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret. I hurt others, including my family and close friends, i confessed this to my parents who took several steps to help me address the situation. We spoke with the authorities where I confessed my wrongdoing and my parents arranged for me and those affected by my actions to receive counseling.
I would suggest for the benefit of all them, especially the children, that they get counseling. Harry is in no position to work for a company that deals with misinformation or mental health issues until he himself is made whole,and until they get a grip on what the truth is.
I think this disconnect stems, in part, from the resources that dermatologists and pharmacists use to inform their patient counseling, for example . . . pharmacists are more likely to use drug reference textbooks, websites and medication package inserts, whereas dermatologists rely more on previous patient care experience and current research.
I had to run, the emotional sort of counseling that I went through, the therapy just in running, it was important for me.
However, when authors looked at patients who wore their CPAP more than four hours, they found decreased risk of death, heart attacks, and stroke, which is in concert with a similar analysis we published recently in the American Journal of Cardiology, i think physicians should continue to do their due diligence in counseling patients about the importance of adherence to CPAP.
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