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as in reassurance
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as in consulting
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as in talking
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
concerned parents counseling about the problem of substance abuse in their community
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as in coaching
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
every year the admissions officer counsels thousands of students about the process of applying to college
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as in advising
to give advice to
perhaps a psychologist would be better qualified to counsel you
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as in suggesting
to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action
I would counsel caution and deliberation in this sensitive matter
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Recent Examples of counseling
Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Families will also be offered voluntary assistance such as home visits, financial counseling, and doula help, among other services.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
When Dustin's elder son was a little younger, he was diagnosed with mild ADHD and, after trying and deciding against medication, sought counseling.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The group supported teen mothers with counseling after receiving buy-in from community leaders in Obanliku.
—Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fulmer recommends that people use chatbots in collaboration with human counseling.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Families will also be offered voluntary assistance such as home visits, financial counseling, and doula help, among other services.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
When Dustin's elder son was a little younger, he was diagnosed with mild ADHD and, after trying and deciding against medication, sought counseling.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The group supported teen mothers with counseling after receiving buy-in from community leaders in Obanliku.
—Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps as reassurance, the games to be streamed on Netflix will be produced by CBS Sports, which boasts decades of top-of-the-market experience.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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This personalized approach ensures that the therapy is tailored to the patient's unique situation, providing reassurance and comfort.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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McKinsey could also slash as many as 2,000 non-consulting staff in one of its biggest round of layoffs ever, Bloomberg reported last month, citing unnamed sources close to the matter.Anna Cooban, CNN, 23 Mar. 2023
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In an email to AL.com, Jones said Alabama Writers’ Forum will have a consulting role with the initiative, including assisting with publicity and sharing contacts across the state to help promote events or connect delegates with partners.Shauna Stuart | sstuart@al.com, al, 3 Oct. 2022
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Bedard thought his recent production was a byproduct of his own ability and talking with Sorensen.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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That’s the Red Queen in Alice in Wonderland talking her usual nonsense, back in 1871.Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the late fifties, Dick started coaching youth baseball before working for the MLB’s Milwaukee Braves as a scout.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many organizations approach team coaching as a quick fix, but its real value lies in helping good teams reach exceptional levels.Vlad Dutescu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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On social media, the department has avoided mentioning flu shots in posts about the flu, instead advising people to wash their hands and cover their coughs.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Universities in general are taking a cautious approach, stopping short of predicting a ban, but advising international students to plan ahead and prepare for potential delays at immigration control.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gardiner is expected to be faithful to the novels and has spoken in the past about her dislike of sanitizing horror, suggesting that darker themes in Potter could be embraced.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jake followed those rumors with a post suggesting he’d been approached with the concept.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Xuan Quang | Afp | Getty Images Curtis S. Chin, a former U.S. ambassador to the Asian Development Bank, is managing director of advisory firm RiverPeak Group.Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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During the advisory, slippery travel conditions are possible, especially on untreated roadways.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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To that point, some 59% of financial advisors are not currently using or discussing cryptocurrency with their clients, according to a survey released in June from Cerulli Associates.Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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This new puzzle game has rapidly garnered a dedicated global fan base, with players eagerly discussing strategies and sharing their daily results on social media.Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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