User:Skycbradford/Counseling psychology/CDLR50 Peer Review

General info

 * Whose work are you reviewing?

Skycbradford


 * Link to draft you're reviewing
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Skycbradford/Counseling_psychology?veaction=edit&preload=Template:Dashboard.wikiedu.org_draft_template
 * Link to the current version of the article (if it exists)
 * Counseling psychology
 * Counseling psychology

Evaluate the drafted changes
(Compose a detailed peer review here, considering each of the key aspects listed above if it is relevant. Consider the guiding questions, and check out the examples of what feedback looks like.)

Since I will be traveling, I am reviewing this early. Most of my review will be based on the article itself as there is currently only one small section in your Sandbox. :)

Overall I feel that this article is very thorough in explaining the history, regulation, and training of counselors. It was interesting and educational. However, it lacks information when it comes to the Implications and practical descriptions of counseling and how and how it is currently used. There is also a lack of cultural and ethic diversity in counseling methods, stigma, etc.

The intro or Lead is very brief and mostly contains a quote from the Society for Counseling Psychology in the United States as a definition. More could be added to include international definitions and also a summary of the major sections within the article. It looks like you may intend to add a portion from the section on, "Process and Outcome," to the Lead. I like this idea was this would expand from the definition into the application.

I feel that the approach of this article is clinical. If I were wanting to become a counselor, or know what to expect from one, this would give me a good baseline. However, there are a number of areas that are not very thoroughly researched. Outside of the section on Developmental and Career Counseling, and a section on COVID, there is is very little current information on areas where counseling is used, and how, and whether or not it is effective. All of these types of counseling could be further explored:


 * Marriage and family counseling
 * Rehabilitation counseling
 * Mental health counseling
 * Substance abuse counseling
 * Educational Counseling
 * Bereavement Counseling

Questions to research further could be: Do these types of counseling work? What are the pro's and con's? What approaches to counseling are the most effective in each of these areas?

Adolescent and Youth Counseling could also be an appropriate subtopic. There are multiple current implications for this considering the surge in youth anxiety and depression.

It would also be interesting to explore cultural approaches to counseling and if there are certain groups or cultures where it is considered more taboo, and others where it is embraced and promoted.

It appears that there is a thorough mix of sources, including secondary sources.

I appologize if this is a brief review; however, I hope you will find it helpful as you approach your edits.