In the current study we sought to examine how school counselors in Israel, who have worked in the profession for several years, evaluate the association between academic studies and the professional training they received during their Master's degree in school counseling. Fifteen school counselors were interviewed regarding their Academic courses,…

This article focuses on the influence of academic training, job issues, personality and demographic characteristics of school counselors on their professional identity construction, which is developed in a theoretical model based on educational-psychological theories. Most of the training in Master's degree studies in school counseling is…

Highlights the historical development of school counseling and guidance in Israel and the preparation and training of school counselors. Also examines the current status of school counseling and the major issues that Israeli school counselors are dealing with today. Discusses future challenges and anticipated trends of these services. (RJM)