Late Old English (in plot (sense 3 of the noun)), of unknown origin. The sense âsecret planâ, dating from the late 16th century, is associated with Old French complot âdense crowd, secret projectâ, the same term being used occasionally in English from the mid 16th century Compare with plat.
Family counseling is often sought due to a life change or stress negatively affecting one or all areas of family closeness, family structure (rules and roles) or communication style. This mode of counseling can take a variety of forms. Sometimes it is best to see an entire family together for several sessions.
20/20: Consensus Definition of Counseling. The delegates met at the ACA Conference in Pittsburgh in March 2010 and agreed on a unified definition of counseling. Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. The delegates made it clear that the definition was a basic framework and that each participating organization is welcome to add a statement that fleshes out the particular specialty or area of focus.