This article explores programmatic approaches for identifying and treating impaired professional counselors through a review of models found in professional counseling, psychology, social work, and medical professions. The authors apply these models to a case study and suggest steps for a renewed effort to systematically address the issue of…

Wellness is a positive state of health that can be promoted in all counselors, impaired or not. This article discusses prevention from counselor preparation to clinical practice. Recommendations for preventing impairment are proposed for counselor education faculty, regulatory boards, employing organizations, and practicing counselors. (Author)