Evidence-based practice Counselors rely heavily on the research of others. Consultants are among the many responsible for producing evidence-based practices. Counselors have a responsibility to be willing and able to identify and use evidence-based interventions. Research reports are used to help summarize the findings of different types of research in the counseling profession. The findings of a research report should summarize the findings of the research. According to Sheperis, Young, and Daniels 2010, “it should be easy for the reader to connect your findings with your stated research questions and determine whether the findings support or refute your hypothesis” (p.239). Below are two challenges the counseling profession faces when it comes to outcomes research: (1) producing sufficient volumes of evidence and (2) being able to find, interpret, and use evidence from previous research. These challenges place a limit on the variety of interventions available to the counseling profession. An intervention that works for one child may not produce the same results for another child. So it is very important that the research provides useful and effective information. The lack of studies makes it more difficult to determine whether or not an intervention is an effective solution that can improve a student's behavior or academic achievement. “Ultimately, no matter how effective a counselor may be, if problems are not adequately measured and evaluated, intervention is disadvantaged and treatment is underserved” (Sheperis, Young, & Daniels, 2010, p. 3). To best serve customers we must complete comprehensive research and use the results to the customer's advantage. The articles...... middle of the paper...... hives: November 2009. Advice today. Retrieved June 28, 2014, from http://ct.counseling.org/2009/11/Sheperis, C. J., Young, J. S., & Daniels, M. H. (2010). Counseling research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Boston: Pearson. The ASCA national model. (n.d.). Newport News Public Schools. Retrieved June 5, 2014, from http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/guidance/documentWhiston, S. C., Tai, W. L., Rahardja, D., & Eder, K. (2009, May 27). School counseling outcomes: A meta-analytic examination of interventions. Lamar Library Database. Retrieved June 8, 2014, from http://web.b.ebscohost.com.libproxy.lamar.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=bf1a795d-657c-406a-83fc-99831939c79c%40sessionmgr113&vid=5&hiWhiston, SC, and TL Sexton, “A Review of Research on School Counseling Outcomes: Implications for Practice.” Consulting and Development Journal. Autumn 1998. Volume 76