The modern civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s radically transformed practice and research in applied psychology, at least in terms of its understanding of race and racism. Rapid changes in psychology generally and in counseling psychology specifically occurred on the coattails of the Black, Brown, and women power activities during the…

This article discusses training issues related to the new paradigm proposed by Robitschek and DeBell, in which vocational topics in counseling psychology are viewed as primary issues and contextual factors in people's lives. Specifically, the new paradigm is conceptualized as a truly integrative career-personal perspective in the training of…

The author discusses aspects of the counseling psychologists image and identity that interfere with professional functioning. He suggests that counseling psychologists join with their practicing colleagues who share competence in psychology to maximize collective potential through an integrated identity in a broader framework. (Author/JEL)

Institutional racism is destructive psychologically to both oppressors and victims. The authors discuss the potential counseling psychologists have for taking a leadership role as change agents in preventing institutional racism. A sample program of prevention is described. The implications for training counseling psychologists as change agents…

The author examines four critical aspects of the eclectic model of organizational consultation: organizational issues, steps in the consultation process, strategies of intervention, and generic consulting tasks. Examples from one hypothetical consultation case are presented to illustrate each of the four aspects of consulting. Training…

Responds to Holloway and Roehlke's article on counseling psychologists'training by focusing on future directions for counseling psychology. Includes the place of "specialty" designations within psychology, the need for independence among psychology gatekeeping bodies, inclusion of nonpsychology trainees in counseling centers and timing…

Examines methods of training counselors and others for intercultural effectiveness as a vehicle for addressing the questions of how cultural expertise is utilized in multicultural training. Explores the notion of expertise as a content issue and an outcome criterion in efforts to train counselors to be more widely effective with culturally diverse…

Responds to Watkins' article on training counseling psychologists to meet current and future needs by addressing the underlying question of professional identity. Lists a few major points relating to identity and training questions and offers suggestions. (ABB)

Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs were surveyed in 1986, revealing that women outnumbered men in programs; student enrollment increased, faculty numbers decreased; university counseling centers were most popular practicum setting; community mental health centers and university counseling centers provided most initial job…

Provides brief description of how a list of questions about professional issues in counseling psychology is used as an adjunct to a seminar taught at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. Rationale for a seminar in professional issues is given. Four representative questions for each of several topical areas are listed. (Author)

Reviews results of a survey which covers a number of training issues: differences between APA-approved and nonapproved program admissions and internship placements, employment settings for recent graduates, and male/female admission differences to graduate school in counseling psychology. Reports training directions in which the field is heading.…

In a survey of counselor educators, assessed training that counseling psychology students are likely to receive in preventive approaches. Results indicated current curricula and training practices do not reflect a strong commitment to or involvement in preventive types of approaches. (JAC)

To be maximally effective in preparing counseling psychologists to work with black people, training programs must focus on the growth potential of the counselor as a person. It is desirable to provide special experiences which can assist students in coming to grips with their own feelings about race. (Author)

Certification procedures protect consumers, but when licensing institutions become monopolistic, alternative paths to credentialing need to be considered. A series of articles examine third party payments, a changing job market and consumer protection concerns, all of which have had an impact on credentialing problems. (JAC)

Responds to previous articles on counseling psychology and health service by raising issues for consideration concerning involvement of health psychology in health care. Considers the evidence for the effectiveness of interventions, the impact of new services on health care costs, and the role of counseling psychologists in relation to other…