Presents an objective-based model for the selection of counselors. The model places emphasis on a systematic approach, with staff involvement and clear objectives for the process, and includes suggestions for avoiding ineffective behaviors based on traditional approaches. (Author)

If the family therapist can transfer to the court context the art of influencing interpersonal situations, the effectiveness of his/her testimony will be enhanced. Describes predictable legal behaviors and suggests to the family therapist strategic responses to improve skills as an expert witness. (Author)

Presents summary of what transpired at symposium organized to address feelings of ethnic-minority researchers about impact of white researchers investigating cross-cultural issues. Concludes with four lessons to be drawn from whole topic of minority and majority researchers investigating ethnic-minority populations and other cross-cultural issues.…

Murstein's Stimulus-Value-Role theory of dyadic relationships, in which attraction depends on the exchange value of the assets and liabilities each person brings to the situation, is employed as a foundation for this review of the literature on interpersonal attraction in the counseling relationship. A three-stage model, accounting for both…

This paper, directed to beginning counselors who have not experienced counseling supervision, discusses the general purpose of supervision and the relationship between the supervisor and trainee. Five supervision models are described: (1) direct teaching; (2) therapeutic; (3) interpersonal process recall; (4) self-supervision; and (5)…

Nine articles focus on issues about the preparation of school counselors, including counselor training programs, career education, academic qualifications, counselor renewal, and personal characteristics. A preventive counseling model for teaching teachers basic counseling skills is also presented. (HLM)

In nine articles discusses various points of view, trends and research reports on counselor training. Reports competency preferences of a national sample of counseling professionals and students. Issues analyzed include counselor characteristics and identity, role standards, training modes, practicum and supervision. Reviews a number of unresolved…

Listening is an extremely important dimension of a counselor's vocational life. The counselor is constantly involved in the process of listening. Verbal and nonverbal messages sent by clients must be received, interpreted, and organized. Counselors need to be active in listening to clients and critical in their analysis of the messages being…

A new short-term (14-16 sessions) group therapy approach for children, Relationship Group Therapy (RGT), is described. The major group therapy approaches are critiqued and the integration of certain assumptions from each approach are discussed. Stages of RGT therapy and the specific interventions required during various stages of therapy are…

This book is prepared for school counselors, kindergarten through high school. Most ideas can be applied to elementary, middle or high school counselors, although some have specific age levels. The ideas are designed to suggest ways to become a "real" counselor in a school setting. Chapters include developing a counselor's self-image in all areas…

Proposes a direction for cross-cultural training and research different from the traditional ones which emphasize differences between groups and the need to develop culture-specific techniques. Delineates a conceptual model which provides an integrative framework for understanding the role of culture in counseling. Draws on work in transpersonal…