Assignment: ( 2–4 pages , excluding Title Page and Reference Page) Include the following sections: Part 1 – Present What is counseling? How does it differ from other helping professions? Summarize the philosophical underpinnings of the counseling profession. Part 2 – Past Looking historically, if you showed Part I of your paper to the historical figure you chose, how would this figure handle it? Would the figure be shocked, mildly surprised, or in complete agreement? How would the figure respond? Part 3 – Future Discuss the future direction you selected that most excites you, and explain how it will enhance your professional practice as a counselor. .