Discuss two of the major trends counselors must face in the twenty-first century. Be sure to include both positive and negative characteristics of these trends and how counselors can rise to the challenges

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Answer 1

Two major trends counselors must face in the 21st century, including positive and negative characteristics of both trends
• Dealing with violence, trauma, and crisis
• Negative: trauma from natural events and human atrocities continue to be a part of the 21st century
• Positive; Renewed emphasis on the treatment of PTSD and acute stress disorder
• Positive: Counselors being trained to work with people who have experienced trauma through crisis counseling training
• Use of technology
• Negative: technology, particularly the overreliance on it, can negatively affect relationships and connections to others, particularly in reference to internet addiction
• Positive: Technology can be used in the training of counselors, the dissemination of knowledge and research, and in making counseling practice more efficient and effective. It also can be used to facilitate program evaluation.
• Negative: navigating some ethical issues associated with distance counseling, such as confidentiality, handling emergency situations, etc.
• Positive: Competencies are being developed to help counselors navigate ethical decisions associated with distance counseling