COUNSELOR AWARENESS OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

In the decade since professional counselor regulation was widely debated, more than half the states have legislated regulation, and it is sought in others. The extent to which counselors in a state currently pursuing legislation are familiar with potential consequences of legislated regulation was examined. Most counselors were found to be unfamiliar with potential negative consequences of regulation, and most were desirous of more information regarding these issues. Implications of the findings for the profession are presented.