Describes assumptions that link scientific and personal theorizing. Outlines research program to refine and test such assumptions in context of counseling. Argues that research into the scientific and personal theories of researchers of counseling and personal theories of counselors and clients of counseling may answer questions about relationship…

Proposes and illustrates criteria for the conduct of cognitive-mediational therapeutic research as part of larger proposal for multifaceted inquiry into therapeutic events and effects. Explores implications of proposal for relationship between scientific theory and professional practice in counseling psychology. (Author/NB)