counseling

noun

coun·​sel·​ing ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce counseling (audio)
variants or counselling
: 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
career counseling for high schoolers
counseling for drug addicts

Examples of counseling in a Sentence

She is receiving counseling to cope with the death of her husband. The college offers career counseling.
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Treatment is available for SAD and may include medications, counseling, and light therapy. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024 Additionally, Francis was also sentenced to serve 36 months on probation, attend psychological counseling for one year and enroll in an anger management course. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024 While some Ticket participants may return to their previous jobs or companies, others may need support services such as career counseling, vocational training and job placement. Diane Winiarski, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 This type of therapy involves a combination of medical evaluation, personalized exercise, nutrition counseling, and education about CHF and the importance of taking your medication as prescribed. Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for counseling 

Word History

Etymology

see counsel entry 1

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of counseling was in 1927

Dictionary Entries Near counseling

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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counseling. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

counseling

noun
coun·​sel·​ing
: 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
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