Call for Papers for a Special Issue of the Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy: History of Counselling in Canada



Call for Papers for a Special Issue of the Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy: History of Counselling in Canada

Submit proposal by Jan. 7, 2013

The Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy intends to publish a special issue devoted to the History of Counselling in Canada. Dr. Sharon Robertson and Dr. William Borgen will be the Guest Editors for this theme issue.

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association in 2015, it is timely to reflect on the past, present, and anticipated future of counselling in Canada. One-page proposals for manuscripts are requested for this special issue that centres on conceptual, research, and practical issues related to the history of counselling in Canada.

Manuscripts should address topics pertaining to the evolution of counselling in Canada such as the following: the development of ethical standards, certification and credentialing standards, program accreditation standards; changes in counselling paradigms, the practice of counselling, counselling diverse clients; developments in speciality areas such as career counselling, school counselling, family counselling, post-secondary counselling; research in counselling; and the evolution of counselling in various regions of Canada. Other topics related to the history of counselling in Canada are encouraged.

The proposals should be submitted to the Guest Editors by January 7, 2013.

The deadline for manuscripts of accepted proposals is July 2, 2013.