DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE

  Professional counselors are trained and licensed to provide psychological services in different settings. These are some of the settings where professional counselors provide services: 1.         Government Setting -  Guidance counselors in the government sector usually work in collaboration with social workers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is the government sector that responds to the needs of children who were abandoned by their parents. Counselors also extend help and services to municipal or barangay offices. 2.         Private Practice –  Guidance counselors may also have either part-time or full-time private practice. They may practice as an individual or in partnership with other groups. They may also enter general practice, where they provide the usual guidance services, or specialized service, where they may devote themselves to specialized counseling that addresses...

Most often, people who seek counseling are overwhelmed by emotions: pain, desperation, or sadness. It is common for clients to share feelings about losing control of their lives. These clients are overwhelmed by uncertainties about their future. These are some of the clientele and audiences where professional counselors provide services: INDIVIDUALS In the school setting, counseling is provided by the Guidance and Counseling Department. Guidance and counseling services in elementary often deal with pupils' concerns, most of which are behavioral. On the other hand, counseling services offered in high school and college are primarily about career plans or relationships. In  an industry setting, counseling responds to the concerns of employees or professionals. Difficulties in the workplace are as varied as those in the school setting. A few examples are family reasons, career-related concerns, and even financial difficulties that affect the workers' performance. The Human Resou...