Argues that efforts toward consciousness raising and fundamental changes in professional training programs are necessary for secular psychotherapists to become more empathic and competent in treating religiously committed clients. Offers recommendations for counselor educators and mental health service providers. Lists 16 related books and…

Describes the use of the genogram as a tool to facilitate the process of gaining self-knowledge. This tool has been used in a multicultural counseling course, as well as in professional development workshops for psychologists, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists. (Author/MKA)

The authors review the professional literature related to spirituality and ethics in counseling. The American Counseling Association's (1995, 2005) code of ethics was used as a basis for exploring the possibilities and limits/ boundaries appropriate for discussion of spirituality in counseling. Implications for practice and research are discussed.

The relationship between spirituality, and counseling and psychotherapy has been given increased attention in recent years. The author suggests that the teachings of Alfred Adler may assist counselor educators in integrating faith and learning in an unimposing manner respectful of religious tenets, focusing on spirituality, which can include…

This chapter discusses current issues and future perspectives in relation to substance abuse counseling. Current issues include: abstinence versus controlled use; coercive versus voluntary treatment; and career development and counseling with clients with substance abuse problems. Future perspectives include: the impact of managed care; the…

Presents the results of an exploratory survey on collegiate addictions studies programs offered in the United States. Eighteen percent of these programs are at the graduate level, 13% at the bachelor's level, and 69% at the associate's level. Counseling courses by far were the most cited addiction studies offered at all academic levels with…

Process recording, a technique in social work field instruction, is a useful device in addiction counselor preparation. It provides a framework that encourages attention to details of interaction, feelings, and uses of skills. (Contains 11 references.) (Author)

The Australian study reported here gathered information from members of a professional career counseling association about supervision through survey and focus group interviews. The findings revealed that supervision is not widely practiced and that there are varying levels of understanding of and commitment to supervision. (Contains 31…

Over the past several decades, increased attention has been given to ethics in the preparation of counselors and psychologists. With that increase comes a number of voices calling for exposure to and integration of not only moral philosophy but other areas of philosophy to enhance understanding and provide a foundation for counseling practice. The…

As an important component of counselor education and development, supervision is a likely teaching and learning opportunity to address spirituality in counseling. The author examines ways in which spiritual and religious issues might be presented in supervision, using the focus areas of the Discrimination Model, namely intervention,…

Presents brief reviews of several references that may be useful to employment counselors concerned with increasing their skills and knowledge of sex equity issues. Included are reviews of book, videotapes, and guidance manuals. (NB)

In response to the revision of the American Psychological Association's Guidelines and Principles of Accreditation, the Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs (CCPTP) and Division 17 formed a Joint Writing Committee to create a document that would present a modal or normative training program for counseling psychology. Presents the…

Standard-setting techniques concerning testing, comparisons of these techniques, and methods for assessing interrater and intrarater reliability are described. These techniques are discussed in relation to counselor education programs. (Author/MKA)

Outlines how computers provide a transactional space in the art therapy process and how they can be used to support the interpersonal work that characterizes art therapy. Argues that therapists need to develop a strategy to work with software developers and designers to help them understand what is needed in the art therapy field. (Author/MKA)

Focuses on how consultants develop a "high-quality" understanding of a teacher's presenting problem situation from interviewing them. Results indicate that following training consultant use of statements designed to reveal their reasoning to the teacher significantly increased, and was highly correlated with the quality of their subsequent written…