This article discusses the effects of advanced technology on the choices of disabled clients as well as the use of such technology in rehabilitation. (Author)

Employment opportunities for disabled individuals in the late 1980s and early 1990s will be excellent and rehabilitation professionals' action will have a major impact on the extent to which disabled adults realize the potential available for them in the labor market of the information age. (Author/BL)

Presents a detailed description of the school psychological services in Israel. An explanation of the educational system and its characteristics is provided. The school psychologist's activities, areas of emphasis, and field work are reviewed, important issues are described, and future challenges and objectives are discussed. (BH)

Little attention has been given to how school counselor education and professional training establishes competencies for which the duties constituting the practice of school counseling are uniquely derived. Furthermore, there is a dearth of information in the literature regarding how school counselor training, the national standards for school…

At the height of the work revolution and its great social challenges, career development and employment counseling specialists have essential key roles to play in order to support the socioeconomic growth of our community. This book suggests four pro-active key roles for the profession. This recommendation is based on research conducted over the…

Examining selected literature on counseling the adult learner, this article discusses the need for counseling adult learners, meeting the adult learner's needs, the life span developmental perspective, new forms of counseling services, and new approaches and techniques for counseling adults. (Author/LRA)

Analysis reveals that as the profession of counseling has increasingly been defined by the solitary practice of counsleing, it has narrowed its vision and mission. Examples from the social and behavioral sciences demonstrating how their contributions could strengthen the profession and practice of counseling are presented. (Author)

Sees four implications for counseling as a result of the additions to research and theory building of social, developmental, and general psychology. From social influence theory and from cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, and developmental research, a prototype "systematic eclectic" task-model directed toward implications is offered. (Author)

Discusses problems of retirement and factors that influence adjustment. These include having retirement plans, having positive attitudes toward retirement, and having a realistic picture of retired life. The role of the counselor is discussed with special emphasis on the need for counselors to have an accurate perception of retired life.…

On the basis of a three-year research project on the social-psychological aspects of divorce, characteristic patterns of individual and marital coping response to the stresses of divorce are described. Implications for clinical practice are discussed. (Author)

Stress-related disorders account for many of today's illnesses and disabilities. People with disabilities are confronted with many additional potentially stressful situations not experienced by the nondisabled population. Rehabilitation practitioners need to teach relaxation skills to their disabled clients as part of the rehabilitation process.…

An experienced therapist can be an effective witness in courtroom testimony. Unfortunately his expertise and objectivity are not always appreciated by the legal profession. Suggestions are given to help the therapist understand his rights and obligations as a professional witness. (JAC)

Reviews the alternative forms of Fritz Perls' Gestalt Prayer, which was highly influential in the 1970s when individuality and personal rights were being explored. The prayer is subject to interpretation. Counselors should clarify for clients that ongoing relationships require a great deal of work. (JAC)

Discusses the concept of confidentiality as it relates to therapeutic relationships on the college campus. Maintains that confidentiality must not be violated short of instances where a life is at stake. Roles of therapist and consultant are examined. Implications for policy are discussed. (Author)

The use of paradox-strategy in therapy is motivated by the fact that many families request help but at the same time seem to reject all offers of help. By prescribing its own dysfunctional rules to the family, the therapist can stimulate the tendencies toward change present in the system. (Author)