The Internet provides an interesting opportunity to widen the spread of information and knowledge, and also to expand the counseling skills to include online counseling.

School counselors have begun to recognize that the changing influences in the society are causing a disconnect between traditional practices and the needs of the students. School counselors are suggesting a shift from individual student interventions to a more systemic approach. They need more flexible programs to meet the students' needs and to address the root of the problems. Along with this, career counseling also has to adjust. Changes in the economy and social structures mean that people now have to have more adaptive skills. Career counselors now have to widen their skills to include being able to

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