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Gold, Steven N., Ed.; Faust, Jan, Ed. – 2002
This book explores how frontline trauma practitioners responded to the crisis of the terrorist attacks of September 11th. Also presented is state-of-the-art information on the psychology of terrorism and an examination of the traumatic impact of terrorism on those directly affected as well as the general population, illustrating ways that…
Descriptors: Coping, Counseling, Counselor Role, Counselors
Kottler, Jeffrey A., Ed. – 2002
The essays in this book present personal narratives about individual counselors' life experiences that have helped shaped their professional development. The sections are organized around broad themes. Part 1, "Feeling Lost", looks at ways that counselors cope with feeling disoriented, confused, and filled with doubt. Parts 2-4, "Facing Pain and…
Descriptors: Careers, Counseling, Counselor Role, Counselor Training
Lester, David, Ed. – 2002
This extensively revised second edition provides a practical framework for offering immediate problem-solving assistance by telephone to persons in crisis. The text offers specific techniques to deal with out-of-control situations with the highly important initial steps to protect the caller, the crisis worker, and the community. The scope of the…
Descriptors: Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Role, Crisis Intervention
Download full textERIC Clearinghouse on Counseling and Personnel Services, Ann Arbor, MI. – 1993
This set of digests includes 35 two-page articles in the areas of counseling programs and practices; theory and research; and professional development. Fourteen articles are presented in the area of programs and practices. These range from the efficacy of school-based drug education programs to learning styles counseling. Six articles are…
Descriptors: Counseling, Counseling Services, Counselor Role, Counselors
Walz, Garry R., Ed.; Bleuer, Jeanne C., Ed. – 2001
The collection of papers presented in this monograph provides an update on developments in assessment for counselors, practitioners, and researchers in all types of educational settings. The papers are grouped into five sections. Section 1, on emerging issues, includes topics on testing theories presently used, and some thoughts for the future.…
Descriptors: Counseling, Counselor Role, Counselors, Educational Assessment
Huntley, Debra K., Ed.; Carlson, Jon, Ed. – 1995
It is estimated that between 33% and 40% of all United States children will live with a stepfamily. Due to the complexity, ambiguous roles, negative perceptions, and unrealistic expectations of many stepfamilies, members of such families are increasingly being seen by mental health professionals. This monograph is aimed at professionals to help…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitudes, Children, Counseling
Kottler, Jeffrey A., Ed. – 1997
This book is a collection of essays published in a column in "Counseling Today", the newspaper of the American Counseling Association. These essays are written by various counselors who relate their successes, challenges, doubts, and failures; they describe some of the personal issues involved in counseling practice that are rarely discussed.…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Burnout, Coping, Counseling
American Personnel and Guidance Association, Washington, DC. – 1977
The status of guidance and counseling in American education was investigated by a task force comprised of members of the American Personnel and Guidance Association and the United States Office of Education. Results of this inquiry indicated the following issues as major areas of concern: (1) comprehensiveness of guidance programs; (2) guidance…
Descriptors: Career Education, Counseling, Counselor Role, Counselors
Lee, Courtland C., Ed.; Walz, Garry R., Ed. – 1998
An increasing number of counselors are becoming agents of social change. Ways in which counselors can enter the arena of social transformation are described in this collection of 18 articles. Following an introduction: (1) "Counselors as Agents of Social Change"--Part I, which focuses on promoting diversity and challenging oppression,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Agents, Counseling, Counseling Objectives
Walz, Garry R., Ed.; Benjamin, Libby, Ed. – 1978
Many complex issues and imperatives face those individuals responsible for the development, maintenance and functioning of guidance, counseling, and pupil/student personnel services in today's educational institutions. The role of the counselor is critical and deals with a variety of areas such as: (1) life/career development concerns of students;…
Descriptors: Career Development, Counseling, Counseling Services, Counselor Role
Lewis, Judy, Ed.; Bradley, Loretta, Ed. – 1999
The sixteen chapters in this volume were selected from advocacy theme papers written by members of the American Counseling Association. They examine the role of the counselor as advocate for different groups of people, as follows: (1) "Developing a Common Language and Framework for Understanding Advocacy in Counseling," (R. L. Toporek);…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Advocacy, Alaska Natives, American Indians
