Describes the interpersonal influence model of counseling and its implications for counselor training. Presents behaviors and other cues used to establish counselor expertness, trustworthiness, and attractiveness--qualities associated with persuasiveness. (Author)

Investigated subjects' conceptions of counselor characteristics and behaviors, and their subsequent perceptions following videotaped samples of counseling interactions. Results indicated that while subjects' perceptions of counselor characteristics were largely congruent, subjects' conceptions of counselor behaviors were much lower than their…

Applied the concepts of symmetrical and complementary relationship patterns from interactional communication theory to a study of Haley's assertions. Analyses of counselor-client verbal transactions did not support the notion that successful counseling is characterized by a complementary relationship with the counselor in the control position.…

School counselors were mailed the Stereotype Questionnaire and asked to rate a "mature, healthy, socially competent" male, female, or adult. A significant sex difference was found, with women counselors more likely to use "masculine" traits to describe the healthy person of either sex. (Author/RC)

Studied the effects of sex, experience, and professional affiliation on status of cotherapists leading psychotherapy groups. Results showed gender was the dominant status-conferring characteristic. The relative influence of experience and professional affiliation depended on the interactional component under investigation. (JAC)

Elementary school counselors (N=88) completed questionnaires designed to examine the theoretical similarities and differences between the counseling and consulting processes. Results found that differences between the two processes are reflections of the differences found among the counselors who use them. Urges further research in this area.…

Describes a program in which a university sociology department has integrated advising, curriculum planning, and career guidance using nonfaculty professional academic counselors. The development of the program is described and benefits accruing to both faculty and students are discussed. Problems in program evaluation are noted. (Author/RC)

Untrained, trained, and professional counselors (N=60) responded to an audio presentation of client affective self-disclosures consisting of either high or low intimacy content. Results indicated that untrained counselors made lower quality responses than either trained or professional counselors, with no differences between professionals and…

Describes the development of a peer counseling program in an inner-city Chicago high school with emphasis on peer counselor selection and training procedures. Discusses the benefits and problems inherent in this program. (SJL)

Presents four experiential excercises based on Native American culture for use in education, communication training, and counseling. These excercises are intended as vehicles for personal growth and aids to learning about Native American culture. (RC)

Data reveal that female counselors were younger, while older counselors had more education. As the level of education increased, so did the number of professional association memberships and time spent in counseling activities. Employment counselors with experienced first-line supervisors tended to be older and had more education. (Author)

Seventy-two percent of college counselors surveyed used writing assignments with their clients. Significantly more female counselors employed writing assignments. Writing assignments were used most often with relationship, self-concept and depression problems and least often with academic, career, and body/health problems. (Author)

Rehabilitation counselors responded to case abstracts and indicated which services they would recommend. The choice of offering vocational evaluation, personal counseling, or job placement was consistently related to counselor perceptions of client need. Counselor training should investigate the impact of work environment on counseling behaviors.…

Tests the hypothesis that supervisees' (N=116) multicultural case conceptualization ability and self-reported multicultural competence are functions of their racial identity and their supervisors' instruction to focus on multicultural issues. Results indicate that supervisees' racial identity was significantly related to self-reported…

Compared pre- and post-semester counseling interviews of 13 trained graduate student counselors and 13 graduate students in a no-treatment control condition. Found trained graduate student counselors decreased use of assessment intention and question response mode and increased use of explore intention and minimal encouragers response mode when…