Proposes and discusses ethical standards for cross-cultural counselor preparation, practice, assessment, and research. (Author)

Presents a reprint of an article proposing professional preparation guidelines which first appeared in the October 1983 "Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance." Seven response articles offer additional perspectives on the proposed standards. (JAC)

The impact of faith on individuals has been described in research for many years, yet counseling programs often do not address issues of spirituality. Little has been documented about how to integrate spirituality and religious issues into counseling programs and practices. In an attempt to address the need for more discussion on issues of…

A personal narrative of an intern's field experience at a child guidance clinic, part of his doctoral program in counseling psychology. (SJL)

The changes brought on by a knowledge-based society necessitate increasing counselor understanding of occupational changes, helping noncollege-bound students make reasoned postsecondary education choices, and helping parents consider alternatives to four-year colleges. This means changes in the preparation and functioning of school counselors and…

Considers criticisms made in the previous article including the failure to define "applied science," inaccuracy in reporting study results, incorrect use of terminology, and ignoring certain relevant areas of literature. Explores possible motivations for the attacks. (RB)

Reviews Manford A. Sonstegard's place in the development of group counseling, including his early work, his use of Adlerian approaches, and his perspective on current issues, supervision, and training. (KW)

Recognizes the golden anniversary of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) and presents the statements of 15 past presidents of the association. Presidential leaders briefly review the association's past and suggest opportunities to help create a promising future for ACES. Outlines nine challenges which confront members of…

Points out parallel in learning processes between some principles involved in learning to be a counselor and in learning to use computers. Presents rationale for pointing out to counseling students how learning to use computers is not entirely different from learning to counsel. Discusses each of seven counseling process principles from…

Notes that, as the population ages, the number of adults with visual impairments grows proportionately. Explores the population of visually impaired adults and discusses suggestions for counselor education relevant to preparing counselors to meet the needs of adults with visual handicaps. (Author/NB)

The symbiotic relationship between work and mental health requires counselor competence in both career and mental health counseling. Professional associations have developed competency statements and training standards that integrate psychopathology, career development theory, assessment techniques, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, among other…

Responds to 58 articles in special journal issue dealing with critical incidents, or direct experiences which have impacted the counselors who experienced them. See critical incidents as examples of Jung's concept of synchronicity, two simultaneous events that occur coincidentally and, although not causally related, result in a meaningful…

Outlines the concept of counseling and the way it relates to human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Focuses on training in counseling skills and in attitude awareness, using examples relating to human sexuality and death. Outlines principles for designing appropriate educational materials. (JOW)

Examines four methods of training therapists (didactic, skill training, experiential, and personal growth) and proposes combination of these methods as best means of training experiential therapists. Reviews current developments in manualization and adherence measurement in experiential approaches. Discusses advantages of context-sensitive,…

Reacts to Martin's (1995) essay concerning scientism in psychotherapy. Contends that the image psychotherapists' present to the public is often quite different from private actions, and that a focus of these private actions might reveal not only a less scientific endeavor, but also a paradigm for future research. (JPS)