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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
Eric Wood, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
While clinicians staffed these facilities and led mandatory counseling sessions, patients spent a lot of time performing various types of labor as a form of addiction treatment, including farming, chores and taking care of animals.
—Zoe Adams, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2024
Other groups that help with financial counseling include Triage Cancer and Patient Advocate Foundation.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Oct. 2024
For company leaders, this means integrating mental health into broader organizational strategies, starting with offering comprehensive mental health benefits, including insurance coverage, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and access to counseling and wellness resources.
—Tim Barker, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Many schools also offer 24/7 phone counseling helplines.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
While clinicians staffed these facilities and led mandatory counseling sessions, patients spent a lot of time performing various types of labor as a form of addiction treatment, including farming, chores and taking care of animals.
—Zoe Adams, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2024
Other groups that help with financial counseling include Triage Cancer and Patient Advocate Foundation.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Oct. 2024
For company leaders, this means integrating mental health into broader organizational strategies, starting with offering comprehensive mental health benefits, including insurance coverage, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and access to counseling and wellness resources.
—Tim Barker, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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While companies like Cisco tout AI’s potential to mimic human-like engagement, the reality often falls short, leaving customers without the reassurance and attentiveness that only a human representative can provide.Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This moment was not just a reflection of her stepson's happiness, but also a reassurance that their co-parenting approach is working.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 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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Let’s look at the other two trades before talking waiver wire moves.Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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This is Morris’ second full-time head coaching job in the NFL.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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In fact, according to a Gallup study, the best managers spend more time coaching their employees than managing them.Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The State Department is advising against travel to Haiti in the midst of violent political turmoil.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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There’ve been a lot of studies advising us that a lack of sleep negatively affects health.New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
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Fruit flies, like humans, can get drunk, sing and be kept awake with coffee, suggesting similarities in our brains.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Friday’s job market figures in the US were very strong, suggesting that in fact there was no need for a large rate cut.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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My formative years were defined by consequence-free lies about weapons of mass destruction and collateralized debt obligations—the victims losing everything while the perpetrators and their enablers were re-elected or moved seamlessly on to lucrative speaking engagements and advisory boards.Keenan Robbins, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Supreme Court on Monday turned away an appeal from several allies of former President Trump challenging how President Biden removed them from military advisory boards.Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jerry Bruckheimer will receive the Legend of Entertainment Award at an In Conversation event discussing his career.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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From gifts for the home to the perfect stocking stuffer for under $100, the Vogue team’s edit of the best Amazon gifts took no shortage of scrolling, testing, and discussing amongst ourselves.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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