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 Markle:

    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.

  2. Gwen Fearon:

    If more money was put into youth clubs and youth training, it would keep the youth occupied and give them another interest. Instead they're out, being groomed by gangs, everything was cut when we went into recession. There's no funding, no money for drug outreach. This is just what happens when Gwen Fearon cut police, resources and counseling for youth.

  3. Emmy Betz:

    Figuring out what to do about firearms can be stressful for family members and other dementia caregivers. Our study shows that few caregivers, including spouses and family members, have received professional counseling about how to address gun safety.

  4. Deputy District Attorney Julianne Walker:

    Their skills are providing emotional support and services, gascon continually puts forth ‘services’ as if he is protecting their ‘rights.’ He is not. He is abandoning their constitutional rights and thinks a band-aid of some type of service like counseling will make up for his refusal to protect their rights.

  5. John Kirby:

    Our expectation is that if an individual doesn't want to take the vaccine that we're going to provide them some counseling.

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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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