U6 A1.doc Running head: [BRIEF VERSION OF THE TITLE, ALL CAPS] 1 COUN5004 Unit 6: Cou

U6 A1.doc  Running head: [BRIEF VERSION OF THE TITLE, ALL CAPS]   1  COUN5004  Unit 6: Counseling Specializations and Multidisciplinary Teams  COUN5004 – Survey of Research in Human Development for Professional Counselors  Counseling Specializations and Multidisciplinary Teams  Introduction  In March 2010, delegates from 31 major counseling organizations met at the ACA Conference to compose a general definition of counseling with viewpoints touching on each organizations values. This conferences accomplishments assisted in the advancement of the counseling profession. The definition they settled on is “counselingis a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals”. As simple as the definition is it upholds so much meaning behind  it.  From the global pandemic to personal life, people will always need the support of others to endure difficult times. As mentioned in the ACA Code of Ethics (2005), “counselors are dedicated to the promotion of human growth and development across the lifespan, engage in practices that are developmentally appropriate in nature, and act as advocates against any barrier that limits human development.” Counseling is such an important profession; especially, in todays culture with all that is going on in the world.  Impact of a Wellness Model  The Wheel of Wellness is based on the importance of the holistic approach within counseling.  Maslow (1970) con