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American Counseling Association Journals

There are several journals that support current research, particularly The Journal of Counseling and Development.

Grace Library provides access to this resource through Wiley Online Library. You can discover more recommended resources below or by exploring our Journal Finder.

Recommended journal titles from the American Counseling Association:

Counseling Today, the monthly magazine of the the American Counseling Association, covers a wide variety of topics. Below are some recent cover stories:

Finding Journal Articles

Research for professional counseling will often begin with by reviewing current literature. There are four subject-specific databases you will consider searching:

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American Counseling Association Journals

Finding Journal Articles

Research for professional counseling will often begin with by reviewing current literature. There are four subject-specific databases you will consider searching: