Considers the metaphor of the counseling frame. Describes and analyzes several clinical examples, each illustrating the framework's potential effects on the therapeutic interaction. (Author)

Critiques existing conceptions of consultation and identifies factors inhibiting construction of cogent theory. To break the current impasse, a new paradigm, a meta-theory of consultation, is proposed. Reactions and extensions are offered by Jack I. Bardon on consultation characteristics and variants, and Fortune V. Mannino and Milton F. Shore on…

Discusses whether the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model takes a covert political stance which reinforces traditional gender roles in both family and therapist. Examines FFT's affirmation of existing political functions in the family as well as suggested therapist use of self. Discusses implications and recommends changes. (BH)

Provides a professional model for practicum supervision using supervisors with equal responsibility and status. The model stresses the use of professional knowledge in both the content and process of practicum supervision. Dual-focus supervision is seen as the integration and application of theory congruency and interpersonal dynamics. (Author/BL)

Suggests not an exclusive focus on emotion in couples therapy, but rather, the inclusion of emotion into an integrative approach which involves affect, cognition, and behavior in a systemic framework. Affect has too long been neglected both as an agent of therapeutic change and as a direct target of change. (Author/ABL)

Sugggests that because the subject matter of psychology (i.e., human beings) is different from natural sciences, the model of psychological research, adapted from the sciences, may not be appropriate for understanding human behavior. Two human capacities, reflexivity and values, are discussed and their implications for science are delineated. (JAC)

The purpose of this paper is to present a theory of career development drawn from current work in the physical and biological sciences, specifically work that is associated with chaos and complexity theories. The paper includes specific suggestions for practice based upon the theory and reflections of career professionals on its use. The theory…

Contends current theories of psychological development do not fit the experience of a large majority of the human race, both male and female. Discusses variations of theories of psychological health. Concludes theme of women's lives is a theme of relationship, of connection, of mutuality, and of empathy. (ABL)

Contends affect is integral component of Rational Emotive Therapy model. Reviews affective aspect of the model in terms of theoretical constructs and therapeutic techniques. Makes references to author-observed interactions of Albert Ellis and describes his life-style to permit inferences regarding the role of affect. Includes commentary by Ellis…

Provides response to two reaction papers to January 1989 article "Mental Health Counseling Theory: Present Status and Future Prospects." Addresses many issues that either clarify past statements or show differing positions from viewpoints expressed by two reactions. Concludes that theory can guide skill-based, empirically validated practice as…

Contends the application of the 4MAT System Model to the career guidance process for college students will provide career counseling practitioners with answers, based on learning theory, to when they should use which career counseling and tools, and answers as to why they are using them at that particular point in the curriculum. (ABL)

Challenges Russell and Morrill's (1989) assertion that a practical blending of Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) and systemic family therapy is possible. Cautions that a connection between these approaches be made only with an appreciation and respect for these schools' epistemological differences and correspondingly disparate cognitive change…

Advocates humanities-philosophy model of therapeutic practice that emphasizes empowering and promoting understanding in client by encouraging client to investigate and choose between alternative meaning structures in context of trusting human relationship. Proposes integration of existential and postmodern attitudes as template for understanding…

Analyzes similarities of career choice and development theories to determine whether vocational research and counseling field are moving toward integrated theory. Concludes that commonality exists but that theory differences, which are useful for specific populations and purposes, remain. (Author/CM)

Compares counseling theories and styles advocated by Turner, Rogers, Adler, Ellis, Thorne, and others. Illustrates counseling for entrepreneurs with case studies based on the various theories. (SK)