counseling — the process of giving professional advice and guidance to help someone solve personal or psychological problems
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of giving professional advice and guidance to help someone solve personal or psychological problems
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- After failing his third driving test, Tom decided he needed counseling for his road rage issues.
- The university offers free counseling services to help students cope with academic stress.
- My cat seems depressed lately - do you think they offer pet counseling?
counseling
NOUN[/ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/]
the process of giving professional advice and guidance to help someone solve personal or psychological problems
A school counseling session helps the teen open up about her worries.
Counseling helps by canceling fears and unraveling tears
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin consilium meaning 'advice' or 'plan,' which evolved through Old French conseil before entering English. Originally conveying the sense of 'sitting together to deliberate,' it developed into its modern meaning of professional advisory services.
Breakdown
counsel (from Latin consilium, 'advice') + -ing (present participle suffix indicating ongoing action or the act/process of advising).
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📝Examples
“After failing his third driving test, Tom decided he needed counseling for his road rage issues.”
“The university offers free counseling services to help students cope with academic stress.”
“My cat seems depressed lately - do you think they offer pet counseling?”
“Financial counseling helped them create a budget and pay off their debts.”
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