Counseling in Iran: History,Current Status,and Future Trends |
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Authors: | Azadeh Fatemi Leila Khodayari Alan Stewart |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, University of Georgia, Athens;2. Department of Educational Management, Allameh Tabatabaei University, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: | As a growing profession, counseling in Iran was first established within the Iranian educational system. Counselors in Iran have provided mental health services during natural disasters and war. The counseling profession in Iran currently faces challenges in addressing the needs of women; ethnic minorities; and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. In this article, the authors focus on the historical background, current trends, and future challenges of the counseling profession in Iran. |
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Keywords: | Iran counseling services training credentialing |
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