Presents intentionality as an emerging perceptual construct that is viewed as a trait related to counselor functioning and performance. Definitions are compared, and findings of current research of counselor intentions are reviewed. Contemporary use of intentionality to distinguish levels of professional functioning is also discussed. (JAC)

Counselors and clients evaluated a videotaped vignette of a counselor-client interaction with one of four counselor touch conditions depicted: no touch, touch of client's hand, touch of client's shoulder, semi-embrace. The counselor in the semi-embrace condition was perceived as less trustworthy than those in any other condition. (Author/MCF)

Reviews options counselors can suggest to pregnant adolescents, including abortion, adoption, marriage, and single parenthood. Discusses the need for counselors to be aware of their own values and help the client explore her values. (JAC)

Examined Haley's contention that successful counseling is characterized by counselor dominance or control. Interaction was rated for topic-initiating or topic-following responses in six counseling dyads. Results demonstrated that counselors were dominant in the successful dyads, whereas dependency was equal in the unsuccessful dyads. (BH)

In study 1, 28 college career counselor competencies were identified using a nominal group panel of seven participants. In study 2, 20 counselors rated these competencies, overwhelmingly endorsing 20 of them as valuable. (Contains 21 references.) (SK)

Clients are a major source of influence and serve as primary teachers in the process of counselor development. This article examines the dynamic of how counselors change as a result of their experiences with clients. Two case studies are presented as examples of counselor change. (Contains 15 references.) (Author)

This study compared practicing counselors who are licensed and not licensed on four aspects of empowerment: collective identity, propensity to act, self-concept, and overall empowerment. Results revealed that nonlicensed counselors scored significantly higher on collective identity, propensity to act, and overall empowerment. (Contains 24…

Examined differences between more and less effective trainee psychotherapists. Found less effective therapists had lower levels of empathic understanding, rated patients as more involved in treatment, and rated themselves as more supportive than did more effective therapists. Less effective therapists valued comfort and stimulation significantly…

Asserts that identifying and analyzing major concepts in counseling is essential if high quality, therapeutic relationships are to be fostered within the discipline. Illustrates one method of concept analysis. Analyzes concept of empathy, recognized as a key to quality counseling and an absolutely essential element in therapeutic relationships.…

Identified important counselor characteristics for effective vocational rehabilitation (VR) counseling and investigated importance of characteristics among VR counselors (N=156) and supervisors (N=31) through item generation surveys and rating inventories. Found no group differences in ratings. Findings suggest implications for training and…

Exposed feminist and nonfeminist college women (n=211) to nonsexist/humanistic, liberal feminist, or radical feminist counseling through videotaped vignette, written transcript of videotape, or extended written description. Participants' perceptions of liberal feminist counselor were significantly more positive than perceptions of either nonsexist…

Asserts that therapists perceived as having strong spiritual orientation face challenges, especially when one spouse views him/herself as "spiritually one-up" and wants therapist to form spiritually based coalition against other. Describes dilemmas that therapists may face when clients perceive them as having spiritual expertise and presents…

Examined effects of counselor expertness, trustworthiness, and attractiveness on participants' (n=166) impressions of counselor during counseling analogue situation. Using 2 (counselor disability) x 2 (level of training) factorial design, no significant differences were found with respect to counselor social influence. Neither physical disability…

Mental-health counselors (N=161) from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who ascribed to distinct theoretical orientations were surveyed with regard to their personal and mental-health values. This study provides further empirical input on what the values commonalities are even among counselors who profess distinct theoretical orientations and have a…

Reacts to Jennings and Skovholt's (1999) study on master therapists. Discusses the lack of clear definition of master therapist, lack of meaningful comparison groups needed to infer the distinctive characteristics of master therapists, the incomplete communication of data-analytic procedures, and the formulation of results as a uniform…