How does it differ from other helping professions?
Review Chapter 1 of the Erford course text in this week’s Learning Resources, and select one historical figure (a person) to discuss in your paper.
From Chapter 1, select one future direction (from the section “Where We Are Going,” beginning on p. 22) to discuss.Part 1 – Present
What is counseling?
How does it differ from other helping professions?
Summarize the philosophical underpinnings of the counseling profession.
Part 2 – Past
Looking historically, if you showed Part I of your paper to the historical figure you chose, how would this figure handle it? Would the figure be shocked, mildly surprised, or in complete agreement? How would the figure respond?
Part 3 – Future
Discuss the future direction you selected that most excites you, and explain how it will enhance your professional practice as a counselor.