Romano and Kachgal proposed a model for collaboration between counseling psychology and school counseling, which they argued would advance each specialty and benefit children and adolescents. In this response, the author examines current trends in both specialties that may impede a closer partnership while also considering the advantages of the proposed model. In conclusion, the author argues that there is a common denominator, counseling, that could serve as a uniting factor.
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