Studied how therapists (N=45) evaluate their performance in relation to burnout. Therapists responded to questionnaires, and 15 subjects were interviewed. Studied responses through content analysis. Results indicated a narrow perspective for self-evaluation focusing on activities within the employing agency and counselor-client relationships.…

Briefly examines strengths and weaknesses of three parent training approaches used by school counselors. Describes the Integrative Parent Training Model, which considers behavioral, affective, cognitive, and interpersonal responses of parents to their children's misbehavior. Provides parents with alternative explanations for children's…

Suggests that counseling psychology has failed to take a leadership role in primary prevention, and community psychology has begun to fill that void. Suggests prevention is essential to the identity of the profession, and changes must be made in training programs to bridge the gap between public statements and reality. (JAC)

Examines, in 13 articles, counseling psychologists' level of interest in business and industrial settings and their interaction with clinical and industrial/organizational specialties. Focuses on specific professional services that psychologists can provide and issues they will face. Discusses the potential contribution psychologists can make in…

Describes the stimulation needs of some hyperkinetic children which can be met within the classroom environment. Suggests school counselors can provide guidance while the child is on drug therapy and encourage a transition to other forms of remediation. Urges counselors to help the child and teacher recognize warning symptoms. (JAC)

The third in a series reviewing research articles on the role of the employment service counselor. Discusses counselor activities, the ideal counselor role, real-ideal role discrepancies, and special problems. Suggests employment service counseling differs significantly from both job placement interviewing and traditional vocational counseling…

Proposes seven Adlerian axioms of behavior for the cross-cultural pluralistic counselor working with minority families. Defines cross-cultural family counseling and urges counselors to understand minority cultures and the acculturation process. Discusses counseling techniques. (JAC)

Describes a number of parent education programs available through books, classes, and workshops. Review suggests no one best way has emerged as the best for conducting parent education groups, although all researchers report a successful parent-group experience. (JAC)

Discusses and develops multiple attending as a concept, process, and trainable skill for facilitating better group therapy. Multiple attending involves the group counselor's simultaneous and continuous awareness of all verbal and nonverbal communication of each group member. It establishes trust and empathy while precluding rejection and…

Considers the social and political changes social workers may be faced with in the remainder of the century, and how the profession will react, in four scenarios. A national commission considering "future histories" describes possibilities ranging from heroism and expanded influence to loss of professional identity for social workers. (Author/JAC)

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…

Presents the argument that counseling is an instructional process and examines the implications of this position for counseling practice, counseling effectiveness research, and counselor training. An instructional counseling model for counselor training is described. (Author/RC)

In nine articles discusses various points of view, trends and research reports on counselor training. Reports competency preferences of a national sample of counseling professionals and students. Issues analyzed include counselor characteristics and identity, role standards, training modes, practicum and supervision. Reviews a number of unresolved…

Discusses marriage and divorce myths and their relationship. Describes social support for the divorce myth including the legal system, church, economic factors, and research. Offers alternatives to the divorce myth and suggestions for counselors working with divorcing couples with children. (RC)

Knowledge of admission and support service opportunities is necessary for handicapped students to choose a college or university that will accommodate their needs. It is the job of school counselors to see that handicapped students have the information they need. (Author)