@article {Harper:June 2007:0165-0653:123, author = "Harper, Frederick", author = "Guilbault, Michael", author = "Tucker, Tameka", author = "Austin, Twanna", title = "Happiness as a Goal of Counseling: Cross-cultural Implications", journal = "International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling", volume = "29", year = "June 2007", abstract = "The article examines the construct of happiness within the context of counseling and holistic health (body, mind and spirit). It discusses happiness as a goal of counseling as reflected in selected counseling theories that focus on humanistic principles, holistic health, positive psychology, personal growth and the client's intentional choice-making in life. Moreover, the article considers within-cultural and cross-cultural implications of happiness, and presents recommendations for counseling professionals who counsel clients or train future counselors.", pages = "123-136(14)", url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/klu/adco/2007/00000029/00000002/00009030" doi = "doi:10.1007/s10447-007-9030-0" }