Answer to Question 1
Benefits of national certification:
a. Ensures that counselors set national standards and minimum requirements for the practice of professional counseling.
b. Provides referral sources and networking across state lines.
c. National counseling certification is not a license to practice.
d. Counselors need to be aware of state licensure statutes before practicing.
Answer to Question 2
Importance of professional affiliation
a. Issues facing the profession can be addressed collectively rather than individually
b. Continuing Education
c. Codes of ethics
