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Wallace, Sam Loc; Lee, Jayoung; Lee, Sang Min – Journal of Employment Counseling, 2010
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether effective coping strategies play an important role to reduce burnout levels among sexual or substance abuse counselors. The authors examined whether coping strategies mediated or moderated relations between job stress and burnout in a sample of 232 abuse-specific counselors. Results indicated…
Descriptors: Stress Variables, Substance Abuse, Role Conflict, Figurative Language
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Studer, Jeannine R. – International Education, 2008
The purpose of this article is to discuss the Japanese educational system and how the transformed society influenced the appearance of school counselors in the educational setting. In addition, a comparison of issues that influenced the emergence of these professionals to those in the United States is provided. Finally, a discussion is included…
Descriptors: School Counselors, Counselor Role, Social Influences, Cross Cultural Studies
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Ishii, Kan'ichiro – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1981
Reflects the author's experiences as a suicide prevention counselor at a Japanese university. Discusses the rising rate of adolescent suicide and its relationship to social change and family structure. Concludes that adolescent suicide is a silent indictment of current society in Japan. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Counselor Role, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Traits
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Stadler, Holly A., Ed. – American Mental Health Counselors Association Journal, 1985
Discusses the meaning of counseling from nonwestern perspectives and suggests some considerations for counselors. Discusses cultural differences related to stress, myth and superstition, social change, and social attitudes related to physical and mental health in six cultures. (JAC)
Descriptors: African Culture, Counseling, Counselor Role, Cross Cultural Studies