THE PROBLEM DEFINITION «РSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING»
Abstract. This article attempts to define the essence of the concept of «counseling». Based on several scientific-theoretical and empirical studies of domestic and foreign authors made an analysis of substantive and procedural characteristics of counseling and psychotherapy. Identifies similarities and differences between the two areas of psychological practice.
Keywords: counseling, psychotherapy, psycho-correction, psychological effects, counseling psychology, relationships, support, information, intervention.
Chernov Andrey – Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of General and Applied Psychology Institute of Friendship of Peoples of the Caucasus.
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