The supervisory relationship provides a model for ethical behavior for the supervisee in addition to being an important adjunct of counseling. Ethical issues involved in supervision are raised for potential resolution by the profession in an effort to protect the supervisor and supervisee and to enhance the quality of supervision. (Author/BL)

Two primary sources of beginning counselor worries are identified: (1) concern for one's competence as a counselor and a person and (2) worry about the increasing intimacy involved in discussing the emotional life of a client. A catalog of possible humorous responses of beginning counselors is provided, and each response is illustrated with an…

Responds to professional reactions to counselor gullibility. Sees a direct, linear relationship between gullibility and counseling effectiveness. (Author/ABB)

Discusses several strengths and weaknesses of the behavioral approach in psychotherapy. Possible remediation of some of the weaknesses are explored through integration of contributions from client-centered or psychodynamic approaches. Risks associated with an integrated model of psychotherapy are considered. (Author)

Interviewed Carl Rogers, a prominent psychologist, about aspects of his personal life, professional contributions, significant others, and psychology in general. Includes excerpts from several letters from individuals who have known Rogers and who were asked to comment on their experiences with him. (LLL)

The phenomenal growth in the use of the Internet over the past 5 years has revolutionized work tasks in hundreds of occupations. Counselors must adequately recognize the potential impact of the Internet on counseling and related professions, especially career counseling, and invest the energy necessary to make that impact positive because it…

Problems faced by counselor education programs is that of reconciling the split between the traditional academic emphasis on teaching and research and practical experience and personal growth. Contends counselors' failure to recognize the value of theories in counseling may pose some problems for our profession as a whole. (Author)

Argues counseling has clearly reached status to be considered a profession. Presents criteria that historically have been outlined to define a profession, including specialized training, ethical standards, and strong identity with field as a profession. Discusses areas for concern and suggests need to clarify behaviors that individual counselors…

Presents the key elements for training counselors of adults: a perspective on aging; a transitional, life-events framework for counseling; and skills in teaching adults how to cope. (Author)

Describes substance abuse counseling. Includes information on types of treatment, various programs, and education and training. (JOW)

Identifies sources of anxiety in live counseling supervision. Offers six guidelines for minimizing anxiety: (1) negotiate clear training contract; (2) match method to supervise developmental stage; (3) directly address anxiety and fear; (4) develop collaborative supervisory attitude; (5) create positive evaluative focus; and (6) encourage…

Responses to previous four articles on integration of counseling psychology and neuropsychology. Contends that articles provide persuasive arguments for offering basic coursework in neuropsychology in counseling psychology doctoral programs. Raises concern that expanded training in neuropsychology may result in minimal training being…

Responds to earlier four articles that discussed rationale for inclusion of neuropsychology training in counseling psychology programs. Considers three issues primary to continued coordination between these specialties: minimal proficiency versus specialization; counseling psychology identity; and integration-combination or synthesis. Argues…

Describes the reflecting team model as a group learning experience for counselor trainees. Approach permits trainees to give and receive immediate feedback on perceptions and learn about intervention strategies for working with couples. Discusses evaluation of the model utilizing The Family Therapist Trainee Rating Scale. (Author/CRR)

Proposes changes in the title and structure of nonpsychology doctoral training in counselor education. Suggests a comprehensive linkage system of training, accreditation, credentialing, and employment. Expresses concern that the nonpsychology doctorate degree in counseling is steadily losing ground in the job market to the doctorate in counseling…