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The Foundation of Counseling in the Republic of Ecuador
Author(s) -
Smith Robert L.,
Valarezo Maria Alexandra
Publication year - 2013
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.1556-6676.2013.00080.x
Subject(s) - poverty , unemployment , mental health , addiction , depression (economics) , foundation (evidence) , the republic , psychiatry , political science , domestic violence , medicine , economic growth , psychology , suicide prevention , environmental health , poison control , economics , law , macroeconomics , philosophy , theology
Counseling is at an early stage of development in the Republic of Ecuador. A turbulent history, poverty, and unemployment have affected the growth of mental health services and counselor preparation programs. Yet, this country experiences problems of addictions, domestic violence, depression, suicide, gender inequity, and drug trafficking. The future of counseling will be influenced by economic conditions and leadership provided from within and outside the Republic of Ecuador.