Walden University Week 3 The Past Present and Future of Counseling Discussion art 1 – Present What is counseling? How does it differ from other helping pro
Walden University Week 3 The Past Present and Future of Counseling Discussion art 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.
Be sure to use proper APA format and citations. These details are demonstrated in the template provided for this 1
The Past, Present, and Future of Counseling
[Insert Student Name Here]
School of Counseling and Human Services, Walden University
[Insert Course number here]: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
[Insert Instructor Name Here]
[Insert Due Date Here]
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The Past, Present, and Future of Counseling
This is where you introduce the purpose and format of the paper. The introduction
paragraph does three things: It sets the context for the paper, providing general information so
your reader understands the topic; it demonstrates why the topic is important; and it states your
thesis. Conclude your introduction with a sentence or two outlining the topics you will cover in
the paper. The maximum page length for this assignment is 2 to 4 pages, not counting the title
and reference pages. Please note this template is in perfect APA format. Do not change the font
style or size, heading format, or reference format.
Present
Each section (under each heading) requires at least one paragraph (i.e., a minimum of
three sentences). In this section, define the profession of counseling, describe how it differs from
other helping professions, and summarize the philosophical underpinnings of counseling. Be sure
to support your points with citations to the Learning Resources. Using multiple resources will
support your points further.
Past
Choose a historical figure from the assigned chapter. Describe how the historical
figure you chose would react to the definition of counseling above. How would this figure handle
it? Would the figure be shocked, mildly surprised, or in complete agreement? How would the
figure respond? Be sure to support your points with citations to the Learning Resources.
Future
From the assigned chapter, discuss the future direction you selected that most excites
you, and explain how it will enhance your professional practice as a counselor. Be sure to
support your points with citations to the Learning Resources.
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Conclusion
Finish the paper with a strong conclusion paragraph. In this paragraph, summarize the
main thesis and sub-topics of the paper. Leave your reader with an interesting impression. Aspire
to spark their curiosity to learn more about the topic.
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References
Erford, B. T., & Bardhoshi, G. (2018). Becoming a professional counselor: Philosophical,
historical, and future considerations. In B. T. Erford (Ed.), Orientation to the counseling
profession: Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional foundations (3rd ed., pp. 3–
34). Pearson Education.
Note: You are required to include one scholarly, peer-reviewed article in addition to the
chapter above. Keep in mind that only those resources that are cited within your text
should be included in your references (i.e., you need to cite all of your references).
Citations and references should match up exactly. If you cite a source, it must be included
in your references. Be sure to delete this paragraph before submitting your paper.
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