Counseling in the Philippines: Past,Present, and Future |
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| Authors: | Ma. Teresa G. Tuason Karina Therese Galang Fernandez Maria Aurora D. P. Catipon Louise Trivino‐Dey Ma. Lourdes Arellano‐Carandang |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, Department of Public Health, University of North Florida;2. Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines;3. Office of Guidance and Counseling, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines;4. In Touch Community Services, Makati City, Philippines;5. Department of Psychology, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, and MLAC Institute for Children and Families, Pasig City, Philippines. |
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| Abstract: | The history of colonization and persistent attempts at self‐governance in the Philippines parallel the beginnings of counseling in the country, which were largely influenced by the United States. Because of the Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004 and the Psychology Act of 2009, counseling is on its way to professionalization and regulation. Counseling is growing in depth and credibility, as evidenced by applications in practice that are not only indigenous but powerfully relevant. |
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| Keywords: | Philippines counseling history current status future |
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