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Counseling in Thailand: Development From a Buddhist Perspective
Author(s) -
Tuicomepee Arunya,
Romano John L.,
Pokaeo Soree
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6676.2012.00044.x
Subject(s) - buddhism , counselor education , licensure , mental health , perspective (graphical) , professional development , population , politics , psychology , medical education , service (business) , nursing , medicine , public relations , political science , higher education , psychiatry , business , environmental health , geography , artificial intelligence , computer science , law , archaeology , marketing
The authors present historical and current accounts of the counseling profession in Thailand. In addition to the influences of Buddhism on counselor training and practices, professional issues such as licensure, professional organizations, and the relationship between counselors and other mental health professionals are summarized. The role of counselors in recent political and natural disasters is highlighted, along with the importance of adapting Western counselor training and service practices to better meet the needs of the Thai population.