@article{ref1,
title="The foundation of counseling in the Republic of Ecuador",
journal="Journal of counseling and development",
year="2013",
author="Smith, Robert L. and Valarezo, Maria Alexandra",
volume="91",
number="1",
pages="120-124",
abstract="Counseling is at an early stage of development in the Republic of Ecuador. A turbulent history, poverty, and unemployment have affected the growth of mental health services and counselor preparation programs. Yet, this country experiences problems of addictions, domestic violence, depression, suicide, gender inequity, and drug trafficking. The future of counseling will be influenced by economic conditions and leadership provided from within and outside the Republic of Ecuador.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0748-9633",
doi="10.1002/j.1556-6676.2013.00080.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6676.2013.00080.x"
}