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Dixon, Wayne A. – Journal of Counseling & Development, 2000
Examines whether problem-solving appraisal plays a role in recovery from depression in a university population (N=66). Results were consistent with the hypothesis that self-appraised effective problem solvers would be more likely to recover from a depressive episode than self-appraised ineffective problem solvers. (Contains 29 references.)…
Descriptors: Counseling Psychology, Counseling Theories, Depression (Psychology), Higher Education
Watts, Richard E. – 2003
Just as counseling approaches designed for individuals have their theory-specific techniques, family counseling approaches also have theory-specific interventions and strategies. Whatever presenting problem the family brings to counseling, one or more of four essential components (communication, problem solving, roles and boundaries) is typically…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Family Communication, Family Counseling
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Keys, Susan G.; Lockhart, Estes J. – Professional School Counseling, 1999
Examines how school counselors can apply systems theory and social ecology to problem conceptualization and intervention planning. Also explores the implications of this broadened paradigm for the school counselor's role. Asserts that in order to achieve broad-based change, schools, families, and communities must engage in collaborative problem…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cooperative Planning, Counseling Theories, Counselor Role
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Borgen, Fred H.; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1985
Reviewed about 300 1984 publications on vocational behavior and career development. The counseling psychology perspective is used to review articles on career development, decision making and problem solving, women, minorities, special groups, assessment, and intervention. The industrial/organizational perspective is used to review personnel…
Descriptors: Career Development, Counseling Theories, Decision Making, Disabilities
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Shorkey, Clayton T.; Crocker, Salena Bell – Social Work, 1981
Describes frustration theory as useful for generalists in identification and specification of goals, assessment of blocks to goal attainment, problem solving, and formation of action systems. Proposes a theoretical base for understanding client systems, and helps workers to assess their behavior in relation to their professional and personal…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Conflict Resolution, Counseling Objectives, Counseling Techniques
Lynch, Ross K.; Maki, Dennis R. – Vocational Guidance Quarterly, 1981
Suggests a trait-factor approach to vocational rehabilitation that focuses on development of problem-solving and decision-making skills, accomodates a diverse client population, and centers on specific problems amenable to measurement. Offers a structured, systematic framework for the counselor that is congruent with the vocational rehabilitation…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Counselor Client Relationship