Question

overcome the hesitation
a gautam
1 many people hesitate to go to a counselor to seek assistance with their problems. if many adults do that, one cannot expect school - age kids will readily talk to their guidance counselors. adults need to revise their thinking about seeking counseling so kids will readily talk to a counselor. these are some reasons various people lack interest or courage to seek counseling.
2 friends
many say they would rather talk to their friends or family about the problems. however, they are not trained listeners who can offer support, objective advice or guidance. counselors also challenge ones way of thinking to approach a problem in a new way and loved ones cant always do that. besides, family members or friends may not have time to talk about problems all the time.
3 time
like anything people dont want to do, they blame not going counseling on lack of time. people find the time for going to the doctor when they are unwell. similarly, people should find the time to talk to a counselor to work through their heavy and recurring problems.
4 doubt
many doubt the benefits of talking to a counselor or therapist. because they havent tried it, they do not know how talking to a trusted professional can really help. people can overcome anxiety - causing problems and more with the help of a counselor.
5 weirdness
anything new can feel weird at first, but many people dismiss the idea of counseling before trying it. counselors are skilled at making people feel comfortable. you are in charge of what you want to share while counselors are required to keep the conversation private. overcome the reservations and talk to a counselor if you are going through something difficult.
what is the authors primary perspective on seeking counseling, and how is it supported in the text?
a seeking counseling is unnecessary because friends and family can provide adequate support, as shown by their emotional connection to individuals.
b seeking counseling is valuable and should be normalized, supported by addressing common reservations and emphasizing the benefits of professional help.
c seeking counseling is time - consuming and inconvenient, supported by the challenges of balancing it with daily responsibilities.
d seeking counseling is only beneficial for severe problems, as implied by comparisons to visiting a doctor when unwell.

Explanation:

The text addresses common reservations like relying on friends/family (who aren't trained), lack - of - time excuses (similar to seeing a doctor), doubt (from not trying), and weirdness (new experience). It emphasizes counselors' training (objective advice, challenging thinking), importance of making time (like for health), and counselors' skills (making it comfortable, privacy). This supports the idea that counseling is valuable and should be normalized.

Answer:

B. Seeking counseling is valuable and should be normalized, supported by addressing common reservations and emphasizing the benefits of professional help.