@article{oai:shukutoku.repo.nii.ac.jp:00001800,
 author = {Doma, Dechen and Dolkar, Tshering},
 journal = {淑徳大学大学院総合福祉研究科研究紀要, Shukutoku University Graduate School of Integrated Human and Social Welfare Studies bulletin},
 month = {Sep},
 note = {The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of counseling as a developing profession in Bhutan. Counseling is experiencing rapid growth in Bhutan and there is an increased demand for clinical and non-clinical services in diverse areas of mental, emotional and social needs in Bhutan. Currently, there is a dearth of literature on this topic in this area. Therefore, with the primary aim to understand the growth of counseling as a profession and its impact on the lives of the people of Bhutan. Authors of this article are counseling professionals responsible for developing this profession in Bhutan. As there is a dearth of literature on this topic in the context of Bhutan, the researchers have based this article on their professional experiences supported by the limited resources available.
This study has shown that there is significant growth in the development of counseling as a profession and its positive impact on helping people cope up with social issues such as mental health, domestic violence and substance abuse. This study will provide a baseline for civil society organizations, Bhutan Board Certified Counselors and professional working in the government agencies. This study will initiate further development in the field of counseling., 10, 研究ノート},
 pages = {149--160},
 title = {Overview of Counseling in Bhutan},
 volume = {26},
 year = {2019}
}