Applied Psychological Elements and the Professional Role of the Guidance Counsellor in Modern Education

Abstract

School counselors soon become out of touch with Applied Psychology even though they function daily in the behavioral science com- ponent of the education process. The modern counselor is urged to re- examine his role and image as a professional with special skills that are valuable to teachers and pupils. A review is attempted to re-acquaint the counselor with some current notions of professional role clarifications