MEANING, FUNCTIONS, SCOPE, PRINCIPLES AND AREAS OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

Counseling Psychology

A study focusing on improving well-being, preventing distress, resolving crises, and enhancing individuals' ability to function better in various life aspects.

School Adjustment Problems

Issues related to adapting and succeeding in an educational environment.

Guidance

Advice or information provided to resolve problems or difficulties.

Counseling

Professional service by a counselor to help individuals overcome personal or psychological issues.

Preventive Nature

Guidance aims to prevent issues, while counseling is remedial and curative.

Comprehensive Approach

Guidance assists in choosing alternatives, while counseling changes perspectives to find solutions independently.

Educational Guidance

Type of guidance dealing with education and career-related matters.

Principles of Guidance

Key principles include being for everyone, specialized, organized, continuous, based on individual differences, planning, educational objectives, introspection, and evaluation.

Guidance Counselor

A registered professional with a Certificate of Registration and a Professional Identification Card.

RA 9258

Republic Act recognizing and regulating the guidance and counseling profession to ensure standards and protection for practitioners and clients.