Prevention and counseling psychology: Revitalizing commitments for the 21st century

This article advocates the need for a much stronger emphasis on and commitm ent to the science and practice of prevention in counseling psychology. His torical and recent developments in the profession are highlighted, as are t he changing U.S. demographics and societal needs that mandate an enhanced p revention focus for the field. A prevention based agenda of four fundamenta l goals for counseling psychology is articulated. The goals include eight t raining domains and objectives as well as skills needed to support a preven tion agenda for counseling psychology. Barriers and adjustments needed to g ive renewed vitality toward prevention are discussed. Prevention resources and funding opportunities are presented.