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Counseling is a rather vague word.
In everyday language, we use it to cover everything from friendly advice giving to professional psychotherapy. This vagueness can be a consumer trap. When we turn to spirituality, things get even more fuzzy. For centuries, virtually all Christian clergy have practiced a form of caring traditionally called pastoral counseling . More and more, people are aware that there is a strong connection between their spiritual and emotional health.