Comments on Haley's paper "The Effect of Long-Term Outcome Studies on the Therapy of Schizophrenia." Criticizes Haley for making gratuitous, demeaning remarks about psychiatry; concluding that schizophrenia is a psychological and social problem; recommending ineffective treatments for the psychotic phase; and recommending psychotherapy without…

Explores the role of proprietary counseling and offers thoughts on becoming an independent counselor. Sees independent counselor boom as a symptom of a systematic counseling failure and sees the problem as the profession's failure to develop a rational single-application system. (NB)

In exploring his narrative as a counselor, this author was led to new growth and insights. Defining the counselor's narrative may be an important supplement to client narrative therapy. (Author)

Explores the role of the school social worker in preparing students to master their standards-based education and whether the work of school social workers support these academic standards. Suggests that school social workers need to do a better job communicating to the public, administrators, parents, and teachers their direct and supportive role…

This reaction to the Major Contribution presents a conceptualization of health disparities as another form of oppression of marginalized populations in our society. Consistent with this view, health disparities are then situated within a larger, national context, showing that counseling psychologists' involvement is an integral part of a…

This article was an introduction to a convention program presented at the Florida Personnel and Guidance Association Convention (Tampa, Nov., 1977) by Raymond Patouillet, shortly before his sudden death. It encapsulates his guidance philosophy, his understanding of the human condition, and his faith in the crucial role of the caring profession.…

Focuses on process used by high school counselor who kept detailed log documenting exact time spent in various school and counseling activities, and personal insights gained from time analysis. (NB)

Presents three fictional dialogues that demonstrate concerns regarding computers and counseling. Evaluation of these dialogues by participants in a computer training workshop is also discussed. (Author)

Suggests that social work's dual focus on the individual transacting with the environment has been underdeveloped by the profession. An array of interrelated formulations from social work and elsewhere reinforces, however, the importance of such center-moving ideas. Discusses these formulations and their impact on the profession's future…

The counselor, functioning in the classroom, can help middle-level students learn efficient study techniques. This article discusses developmental guidance and describes a five session study skills workshop that counselors can conduct in the classroom. Sample materials are included. (Author/WD)

Career exploration and counseling are experiencing a resurgence through the school-to-work movement. Counselors are rethinking their roles and emphasizing self-reliance and student accountability for their own career paths. (JOW)

Contends that men use battering to silence women; that women, once abused, are unlikely to speak honestly in situations, such as family therapy, where doing so invites re-abuse. Sees therapists as rarely perceiving, labeling, or dealing effectively with male violence toward women. Urges therapists to learn to detect abuse, separate couple, and…

Individuals low in interpersonal trust have been found to be less confident, less popular with others, and more lonely--indicating need for attitudinal and behavioral change. Student who has sufficient discomfort to seek therapeutic assistance can be aided in increasing trust in others through specific tasks cooperatively established by the…

Describes one role of the school counselor, that of a reinforcer and a promoter of reinforcement for students, teachers, parents, administrators, other school personnel, and oneself. Presents ideas on how counselors can serve as reinforcers gleaned from brainstorming session at American School Counselor Association Elementary-Middle School…

Contends that clinicians can most effectively help today's couples and families when they understand and appreciate work-family conflicts, issues, and treatment implications. Reviews relevant information about the history of work-family relations; various types of work-centered families; typical patterns of work-family conflicts; and issues in…