TPC-Journal-V3-Issue1

About The Professional Counselor The Professional Counselor ( TPC ) is the official, open-source, electronic journal of the National Board for Certified Counselors and Affiliates, Inc. (NBCC), dedicated to research and commentary on empirical, theoretical, and innovative topics in the field of professional counseling and related areas. TPC publishes original, peer-reviewed manuscripts relating to the following: mental and behavioral health counseling; school counseling; career counseling; couples, marriage, and family counseling; counseling supervision; theory development; professional counseling issues; international counseling issues; program applications; and integrative reviews of counseling and related fields. The intended audiences for TPC include National Certified Counselors, counselor educators, mental health practitioners, graduate students, researchers, supervisors, and the general public. 3 Copyright © 2009-2013 The Professional Counselor http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org