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counseling

Definition

  • noun: advice and support that is given to people to help them deal with problems, make important decisions, etc.
  • noun: professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes
  • synonyms: arica movement, erhard seminars training, new consciousness

Examples

  • She is receiving 'counseling' to cope with the death of her husband.

  • They are going to 'marriage counseling'.

  • The college offers career 'counseling'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You're safe. And you know what? It's none of my business, but when we get back... you and Upgrayedd should seriously think about couples counseling, okay? And you should also think about maybe finding an art manager who's not also your boyfriend. Uh, no, she is. We, uh... We already did it. (..)
    2006 Idiocracy