Community counseling
Community Counseling
Community counseling (pronunciation: /kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈkaʊns(ə)lɪŋ/) is a type of counseling that is conducted within a community setting. It is a broad field that encompasses a variety of counseling methods and techniques, all aimed at helping individuals, families, and groups within a community to cope with various issues and improve their overall well-being.
Etymology
The term "community counseling" is derived from the English words "community", which refers to a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, and "counseling", which refers to the provision of professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties.
Definition
Community counseling is a form of counseling that focuses on helping individuals within a community to deal with personal, social, and psychological issues. This can include mental health issues, substance abuse, family and relationship problems, and other issues that can affect a person's well-being. Community counseling is often provided by social workers, psychologists, and other trained professionals.
Related Terms
- Counseling: A professional activity that involves helping individuals, groups, or families to deal with various issues and improve their overall well-being.
- Mental Health: A person's condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
- Substance Abuse: The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.
- Social Worker: A professional who works with people to help them deal with issues in their lives, such as mental health problems, substance abuse, and family and relationship problems.
- Psychologist: A professional who studies the human mind and behavior and provides treatment for mental and emotional health issues.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Community counseling
- Wikipedia's article - Community counseling
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