Abstract: Chapter 10 Counseling in India Sachin Jain, Sachin JainSearch for more papers by this authorDaya Singh Sandhu, Daya Singh SandhuSearch for more papers by this author Sachin Jain, Sachin JainSearch for more papers by this authorDaya Singh Sandhu, Daya Singh SandhuSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Thomas H. Hohenshil, Thomas H. HohenshilSearch for more papers by this authorNorman E. Amundson, Norman E. AmundsonSearch for more papers by this authorSpencer G. Niles, Spencer G. NilesSearch for more papers by this author First published: 13 August 2015 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119222736.ch10Citations: 4 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary In this chapter, the development of professional counseling in India is discussed over three major eras: ancient India, called Bharata after the name of the legendry king; medieval India, known as Hindustan; and modern India. As a result of economic and social changes in India due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, people are experiencing significant multiple stressors in their lives. There is an acute shortage of trained mental health professionals in India. Given the lack of trained professionals, families often rely on alternative healers to resolve psychiatric issues. Professional counseling is just beginning in India. The awakening and significance of this new profession is getting wide publicity in Indian newspapers and on various websites. Personal counseling, mental health counseling, and academic and career counseling are increasingly gaining in acceptance and popularity in India. One important diversity issue that impacts counselors is physical disability. Citing Literature Counseling Around the World: An International Handbook RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-08-13
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