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What does it mean?
It frames counseling as a skilled, creative practice.
In plain terms
Counseling is an art form.
What can you take from it?
Approach counseling with skill and care.

Where it applies

  • therapy
  • coaching
  • education

Putting it to work

  • practice listening skills
  • build rapport

Questions to consider

  • What makes counseling effective?
  • How to balance art and science?

Another view

Does not specify methods or principles.

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