Counsel: A Tool For Guidance

Loss, stress,
confusion, and the unknown, these are a few things that many people deal with
on a daily basis. When trying to maneuver through life there will be times when
we face at least one of these situations. Sometimes the solution can be easy
but there are times where there is no clear answer. In times like this it is
good to gain supportive help from a counselor.
A counselor is a person who has had training to give advice and help guide a
person to solutions that help them get over a barrier that is hindering them
from moving forward in life. According to the American Counseling Association the process of counseling
is when the counselor helps the client identify goals and potential solutions
to problems which cause turmoil, seek to improve communication and coping
skills, strengthen self-esteem, and promote behavior change and optimal mental
health. Since people …