TY - JOUR
T1 - Counseling in Thailand
T2 - Development from a Buddhist perspective
AU - Tuicomepee, Arunya
AU - Romano, John L.
AU - Pokaeo, Soree
PY - 2012/7
Y1 - 2012/7
N2 - The authors present historical and current accounts of the counseling profession in Thailand. In addition to the influences of Buddhism on counselor training and practices, professional issues such as licensure, professional organizations, and the relationship between counselors and other mental health professionals are summarized. The role of counselors in recent political and natural disasters is highlighted, along with the importance of adapting Western counselor training and service practices to better meet the needs of the Thai population.
AB - The authors present historical and current accounts of the counseling profession in Thailand. In addition to the influences of Buddhism on counselor training and practices, professional issues such as licensure, professional organizations, and the relationship between counselors and other mental health professionals are summarized. The role of counselors in recent political and natural disasters is highlighted, along with the importance of adapting Western counselor training and service practices to better meet the needs of the Thai population.
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U2 - 10.1002/j.1556-6676.2012.00044.x
DO - 10.1002/j.1556-6676.2012.00044.x
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:84862566260
SN - 0748-9633
VL - 90
SP - 357
EP - 361
JO - Journal of Counseling and Development
JF - Journal of Counseling and Development
IS - 3
ER -