Examines the structural and strategic schools of family therapy. Presents both a conceptual and practical framework for relating these two, often contradictory, schools to one another. Discusses the therapist's dilemma in trying to integrate these two approaches. (Author)

Examined the extent and dimensions of the process of segmentation within the family therapy movement by comparing the belief and action systems of 1000 family therapists oriented to one of three major models of family therapy. Findings depicted a unique patterning of similarities and differences among the three models. (Author)

Contemporary psychodynamic family clinicians emphasize intervening in the transmission of emotional patterning over generations in families. While differences exist between this model and "systems" approaches, it is argued that integration of the two is possible. Provides Sluzki's response that the two models are independent. (Author/RC)

Focuses on the training of family therapists, and the benefits provided by an alternative model based on enrichment role-playing. Benefits discussed include: an optimal environment for teaching basic relationship skills; security for the student and clarity of perceptions for the supervisor; and an opportunity to learn family diagnostics. (Author)

Advocates the development of bicognition of Latino students, because Latinos develop hierarchies of abilities, solve problems in two languages, process information in two cognitive styles, and reflect in two cultures. They can be productive individuals if they receive proper guidance and assistance. Authors suggest procedures for effective,…

Details rationale for broad-based school reform including examination of old guidance. General curriculum of schools must include psychological growth as direct object of classroom instruction. Effective guidance role can alter classroom teaching strategies and curriculum content. Guidance theory and practice should lead in seeking school reforms.…

A highly structured approach produced significantly greater empathy, improved interpersonal functioning, and reduced the frequency of serious rule violations relative to a more traditional nondirective approach. (Author)

Using attribution theory and social learning theory, a conceptual model explaining how attributional and efficacy questions influence family conflict attitudes and behaviors is presented. The effect of causal attributions on blaming behavior and generalizations is examined. More attention should be paid to individual cognitions in family conflict.…

Examines the relationship between gender-related personality traits and psychological adjustment. Results indicate that the different gender-related personality traits influence corresponding aspects of psychological adjustment through two mediational components: problem-solving appraisal and perceived social support. Gender-related personality…

To improve understanding of Korean Americans' counseling needs, considers the characteristics and concerns of Asian American ethnic groups as a whole, such as identity and acculturation. Examines mental health services for Korean Americans and explores some of the implications for counseling practice and counselor preparation. (RJM)

Examines seven interfaces of social and counseling psychology--outlined by Forsyth and Leary--from the perspective of social cognitive theory. Discusses social cognitive theory as a unifying framework for bridging counseling and social psychology and other subdisciplines that share an interest in issues of health promotion and optimal adjustment.…

Illustrates the value of theoretical concepts from Feminist Therapy in the group treatment of women survivors. Theoretical underpinnings are supported using data taken from clinical experience and by examining group themes and out-of-group contact developed from the case sample. Principles regarding feminist groups are proposed. (RJM)

Examined optimism, generalized self-efficacy, and interactions between these variables, along with member expectancies for group, as predictors of growth group outcomes. Results based on student responses (N=19) indicate that the ability of initial expectancies to predict outcome depended on the level of generalized self-efficacy. (RJM)

Explores the relationship among self-disclosure, discloser gender, expressiveness, instrumentality, and group social environment in personal growth classes. Focuses on individual personality and group social environment characteristics in an established group. Results indicate that expressiveness, instrumentality, and the relationship dimension of…

Examines an attachment theory perspective for conceptualizing adult-child/older-parent issues by introducing the basic constructs of attachment theory. Demonstrates how the theory can be applied to counseling issues and to adult children's struggles with older parent issues. Explores the continuation of the attachment bond and provides a case…