Examines four methods of training therapists (didactic, skill training, experiential, and personal growth) and proposes combination of these methods as best means of training experiential therapists. Reviews current developments in manualization and adherence measurement in experiential approaches. Discusses advantages of context-sensitive,…

Although a focus on counsellor-client alliance is prominent within counsellor education, specific skills that compose this aspect of the helping process remain nebulous. As such, faculty and students have relied on general guidelines and suggestions regarding the engagement process. Research conducted by Bedi, Davis, and Arvay (2005), however,…

Presents review of cross-section of strategies developed for training counselors to work with such diverse populations as ethnic and racial minorities, elderly people, and persons with disabilities. Proposes that these strategies have broader application than client populations for whom they were initially designed. (Author/NB)

Argues that counselor education for working with Aboriginal women must address both culture and gender issues, and that this may be done by applying feminist theory within a multicultural counseling perspective. Explores these perspectives, their application to these women, and specific counselor education considerations. Discusses issues…

Reports on the preliminary findings of a review of the outcomes of counselor training programs on two First Nations communities in southern Alberta. Two general themes emerge as prevalent: the continuing influence of the past, and the struggle for cultural survival. Indicates that significant modifications are required to the delivered curriculum.…

The continuing trend towards the deinstitutionalization of the psychiatrically disabled population and the treatment of this population from an outpatient or community-based perspective has led to increasing numbers of psychiatrically disabled individuals seeking services in the community. This situation, combined with the growing acknowledgement…

Examines developments in empirical research in family therapy training since Kniskern and Gurman's (1979) review. Assesses present knowledge concerning training outcomes in marital and family therapy from six studies of the development of instruments for measuring the outcome of training and nine studies which actually evaluate training outcome.…

Points out the need for developing particular skills for working with clients who are racially or culturally dissimilar from the counselor, especially in the Canadian society. The more frequent difficulties are discussed, and recommendations for ways in which counselors and counselor educators can meet this challenge are discussed. (Author/JAC)

The counselor educator's role encompasses such descriptions as stimulator, facilitator, and teacher. The community role includes committee member, builder, friend, and encourager. The provision of a growing relationship with students, leaders, and workers is important in the counselor educator's responsibility in career education. Literature on…

Counselors must be sure their priorities are to serve the needs of the student and not take bandwagon approaches. To provide a sound educational environment counselors must be properly trained and willing to become involved in the educational system. (JAC)

Reviews the demands placed on counselor-trainees. Counselor-trainees must continue to work on problems related to their own identity crises. These problems include psychosocial development, vocational development and other changing relationships. A few programs providing services are listed. (Author/BEF)

This paper discusses contextual issues unique to First Nations and Aboriginal (FNA) undergraduate counselor education. Although FNA and non-FNA student counselors share similar educational experience and needs, significant differences between these two groups require consideration and accommodation. Explores important features that influence…

There has been a renaissance in the thinking about career development. It is becoming accepted that information is not enough; in addition to academic and technical skills, youth and adults need to learn life/work designing and building skills to become healthy, productive, and self-reliant citizens. Despite the fact that Canadian students have…

Examines the prominent role that self-awareness now plays in popular psychology and in current speculations on counselor education. Considers the content of self-awareness and describes the various means by which it is achieved. Discusses the presumed relevance of self-awareness for counselors and reviews the research. Presents counterviews.…

While most counselor training programs highlight basic counseling skills, few programs address the development of counselors' conceptual abilities. This study explores the changes in conceptualizations of counseling and the corresponding changes in the counseling skills of prepracticum counseling trainees. Six graduate students in a counselor…