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Counseling is relatively new in Emirati society. It is often confused with other professions and services such as advising and consultation (Al-Darmaki, 2005; Al-Darmaki, Hassane, Ahammed & Abdullah, 2012). Even so, counseling has been recognized as an important service within a variety of settings and for all age groups. The need for counseling in the UAE has recently increased due to the growing challenges (personal, psychological, social, vocational, and cultural) of living in this culturally diverse and rapidly changing society (Al-Darmaki & Sayed, 2009). Many factors have impacted the development of the counseling profession, including cultural values (e.g., protecting family issues from strangers, privacy, beliefs in destiny, and emphasizing in-group support), training, and regulations to practice. This chapter will focus on the role of counseling in Emirati society, the current status of counseling services, and the education and training opportunities available locally. In addition, the challenges related to the development of counseling as a profession in the UAE will be discussed. Implications and future directions will be outlined.
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Al-Darmaki, F. (2015). The Status of Counseling in the United Arab Emirates. In: Al-Karam, C.Y., Haque, A. (eds) Mental Health and Psychological Practice in the United Arab Emirates. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137558237_10
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