Considers two basic issues about counseling psychology: that a specialty whose predominant focus is on developmental/educational and preventive interventions for relatively "normal" or mildly distressed individuals may become increasingly irrelevant and unmarketable; that a paradox seems to exist between the contemporary practice of…

Brief comments in response to an article in an earlier issue of this journal on the matter of male counselor bias which influences the decision making of females toward traditional educational and career choices. (CJ)

A crucial part of a program for the development of an existential counselor would, the author believes, be the provision of a series of experiences in which the sensitivities of the student would become more intimately felt and realized. (Author)

Assessed counseling psychologists' (N=630) uses of and opinions about psychological tests. Found psychologists used both objective and projective tests, using objective tests more. Psychologists recommended counseling students learn about tests because they answer assessment needs and provide personality structure information. Found the…

Notes that many counselors and counseling psychologists have received little training with regard to lesbian and gay issues. Presents ways in which these issues can and should be incorporated into counseling psychology training programs. Academic and internship training are addressed, followed by discussion of importance of safe and appropriate…

Responds to previous four articles on counseling lesbians and gay men. Focuses remarks on issues pertaining to training of counseling psychologists. Asserts that integration of gay and lesbian affirmative material into courses requires that instructors themselves possess requisite knowledge and belief that such material is legitimate and…

Asserts that counseling psychology programs should consider providing education and training in health psychology. Presents guidelines for education and training including scientist-practitioner model, university-based context, grounding in counseling psychology and research methodology, core courses in health psychology, elective courses,…

Describes practice-oriented approach to research supervision emphasizing application of clinical thinking and practice-oriented methods to inquiry and involving learning by doing. Reports research interests, orientation, and learning response of practicum students. Concludes that research practicum of this nature can engage interest of…

Examines the availability of neuropsychological training in American Psychological Association-accredited counseling psychology programs. Only 42% of respondents reported the availability of a neuropsychology course at their universities. Results indicate an interest in neuropsychological theory but a lack of available training. (Author/GCP)

Provides a context for furthering preventative efforts within counseling psychology specifically aimed at ending and/or mitigating the effects of male violence against women. Presents a brief discussion of social and cultural considerations in prevention. Provides suggestions for involvement at five levels of prevention and suggests future…

Presents a historical review of the issue of master's level training in counseling psychology. Discusses the author's views on current social and political pressures that have resulted in renewed tensions in the training of master's level practitioners. Concludes with specific recommendations regarding the manner in which counseling psychology…

Provides a response to the reactants of the authors' article (2000 [this issue]). Praises the reactants' comments about theory, research, training, and practice which expanded the authors' overview of suicide by focusing on contemporary issues in suicidology and provide specific suggestions for counseling psychologists who are dealing with…

Critiques the articles on counselor and supervisory self-efficacy in this issue of JCP (Larson's Social Cognitive Model of Counselor Training is the theme) and finds no major points of disagreement. Points to questions which are not addressed regarding the most effective means of facilitating counselor self-efficacy and competence. Addresses the…

Four criteria for evaluating the Social Cognitive Model of Counselor Training are proposed: (1) Can the SCMCT further our knowledge base? (2) Is the SCMCT clinically useful for practitioners and supervisors? (3) How closely does SCMCT adhere to SCT? (4) Is new knowledge gained by bridging beyond SCT? Presentation of SCMCT is related to these…

The articles in this issue of "The Counseling Psychologist" discuss race and have implications for counseling psychology. Bryant-Davis and Ocampo?s (2005 [this issue]) article is about evaluation and treatment of racial-ethnic minority clients and patients and has implications for practice. Utsey, Gernat, and Hammar's (2005 [this issue]) article…