Journal Article

Counseling and Family Therapy in India: Evolving Professions in a Rapidly Developing Nation

Jain, Sachin, Carson, David K., Ramirez, Sylvia

2009

Overview

Outpatient counseling is a relatively new concept and form of clinical practice in India. This article provides an overview of the need for and current status of counseling and family therapy in India. Examples of training programs are presented, and future prospects for the counseling and family therapy professions are highlighted. The authors discuss therapeutic issues that clinicians may need to consider when working with Indian clients, as well as some of the potential barriers to counseling individuals, couples, and families in or from the Indian subcontinent. The future of these professions looks bright and parallels India’s rapid development as a nation.

• Publisher: Springer US,Springer,Springer Nature B.V
• Subject: Barriers / Behavioral Science and Psychology / Child Abuse / Clinical medicine / Clinical Psychology / Counseling / Counseling services / Counseling Techniques / Counselor Training / Cultural Context / Developing Nations / Developmental Stages / Educational Needs / Educational programs / Employment Potential / Families & family life / Family Counseling / Family Therapy / Foreign Countries / Government (Administrative Body) / Graduate Study / Health Needs / Health Services / India / Industrial and Organizational Psychology / Juvenile Justice / Medical treatment / Mental Health Programs / Original Article / Professions / Psychiatry / Psychological Methods/Evaluation / Psychology / Psychotherapy and Counseling / Rehabilitation Counseling / Resistance (Psychology) / School Counseling / Social Class / Social Work / Substance Abuse / Therapy / Training