Uses a feminist analysis of power relationships to examine the persistent belief that mothers are to blame in incest cases. Results indicate that mother blame pervades much of the thinking of policy makers and social workers and that this belief also pervades therapeutic practice--to the detriment of both child and mother. (RJM)

Reports survey results of general practice (GP) counselors and primary health care teams concerning role and contribution of counselors in primary care. Identified principal tasks of GP counselors, their relationship with the host team, and some organizational and professional dilemmas which need to be addressed. A great deal of variation was…

A follow-up study and in-depth interviews on school counseling practices and problems in Finland showed that in the last 10 years the work of the school counselor has extended and become more diversified. This article analyzes this change in terms of the problems and core tasks of counseling and the new challenges faced by Finnish counselors.…

Surveyed high school students (n=1,301) to identify possible sources of stress. Results indicated the performance grouping system, fear of theft, jobs, teacher accessibility, and racial tensions contributed to perceived stress to varying degrees. Results also indicated students felt most comfortable with school counselors in talking about a…

Clients transferring from one counselor to another were compared with nontransferring clients over the same length of treatment. In 3 12-week blocks, clients with the same counselor, and clients who would be transferred, made greatest progress in the first block. Some progress was lost on transfer. No significant differences were found. (JBJ)

Studied employment and roles of master's-level counselors in employee assistance programs (EAPs). Counselors were found to be similar to those with Master's of Social Work degrees in employment rate and percentage of EAP staff. Both groups were most frequently employed and constituted greatest percentage of professional mental health staff in…

Identified activities school counselors perceive to be their greatest time wasters, identified percentage of time counselors believe they spend on each of primary counselor job functions, and compared those perceptions with counselors' ideal allocation of their time. Findings from 205 counselors revealed that counselors spent over 40% of their…

Surveyed 90 elementary and secondary school counselors to examine strategies employed in test preparation programs, degree to which counselors follow structured curriculum in presenting test-taking activities to students, extent to which counselors target particular strategies, and how counselors evaluate program success. Found counselors more…

Uses participant-observation, key informant interviewing, and document analysis to generate a broad understanding of the ways in which counselors advocate for their profession--the elements of an advocacy effort, the possible strategies for advocating, and the people or organizations counselors target when advocating. Compares research results…

Details the peer counselor-client relationship from the point of view of a participant observer. By examining the relationship through the clinical lenses of self-psychology and object relations, it was found that peer counselors are seen as transitional objects who can both interpret and meet client needs. (RJM)

Surveys school staff (N=522) from suburban southwestern district about importance of school psychology services. Very important status was given to assessment; special education input; consultation; counseling; crisis intervention; and behavior management. School-community liaison and parent education roles were rated as fairly importance; and…

Reviews literature on therapists' reactions to clients' traumatic material. Findings support anecdotal accounts by trauma therapists. Argues that empathetic engagement with trauma survivors is necessary for effective psychotherapeutic intervention. However, this intervention makes therapists vulnerable to the detrimental effects of vicarious…

A random sample of 197 practicing school psychologists who were members of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) completed a survey questionnaire on experiences and perceptions with regard to school crisis preparedness, prevention, and intervention. Respondents indicated having the most direct experience with student-student…

Research has shown that the support of school principals for counselors' roles is essential to the development, application, and maintenance of counseling programs, as well as to the success of these professionals and their programs (Brock & Ponec, 1998; Niebuhr, Niebuhr, & Cleveland, 1999). This study used a 140-item questionnaire to…

The American School Counselor Association developed a comprehensive set of school counseling guidelines to enhance the school counselor's role within schools in the United States. This study looks at counselors' and principals' perceptions of the school counselor's role in a Midwestern, regional rural educational environment. Results suggest that…