Kamlesh J. Shah
Kamlesh J. Shah answered

Well aim of guidance and counselling is to unfold the potential lying in and individual and to lead him to self realization.It aims at breaking self limiting beliefs of the individual and helping him to achieve one's goal in life.Check out this article to  know more on self realization

Self Realization

Kamlesh J. Shah
Kamlesh J. Shah commented on John McCann's answer
Well death has to be accepted by everyone whether they are religious or not and one has to move on.But here is an article that shows death as that which teaches us to live a more joyous,enriching and meaningful life. http://www.shrimadrajchandramission.org/pujya-gurudevshri/pearls-of-wisdom/death-the-awakener-2110.htm