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social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling > counselling
social science subjects > health and social care > social care > counselling
social science subjects > economics > economic concepts > social services > counselling
social science subjects > health and social care > social care > social services > counselling
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law and society > legal subjects > welfare > social services > counselling
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > law and courts > law and society > legal subjects > welfare > social services > counselling
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counselling  

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  • Generically, the process of helping an individual understand their situation, plan for the future, or come to grips with a life event. Credentialled professionals who specialize, for example, in marital counselling, drug counselling or grief counselling usually provide such a service. [Source: The Sage Dictionary of Health and Society; Counselling]

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