Responds to the issues raised by Werth and Holdwick, and Westefeld et al. (2000, [this issue]). Posits that there are important biopsychosocial trends that make the issue of suicide particularly salient today. Supports this view using two examples: the increased incidence of death from chronic disease and the greater awareness of the psychosocial…

Discusses the SCMCT (Social Cognitive Model of Counselor Training) as presented by Larson in this issue of JCP. Provides considerations relevant to further research including the relationship of self-efficacy to counseling efficacy, the addition of a developmental perspective, level of trainee development, the role of affect, cognitive processing,…

The individual's attitudes towards women's issues and the women's movement are no longer a side issue but are major content areas that must be addressed by the counseling profession. This paper addresses the problem of how to respond most helpfully to the concerns of women being counseled. (NG)

Identifies individual and contextual factors relevant to the school-to-work transition for work-bound high school students. Interviews of 45 employed young women and men revealed that those satisfied with their jobs were also satisfied with their lives, were self aware, and were pragmatic and relied upon others. Other findings are presented. (RJM)

Proposes a prototypical model for psychological assessment that reformulates a model of the counselor-as-scientist. Integrates the model's theory and research on human inference, judgment, and decision making; research on threats to accurate clinical prediction; and findings about counselor characteristics associated with effective judgment…

Discusses the current state of counseling research and methodology. The "bubble hypothesis" underscores the fact that all research is imperfect, whether laboratory or field study. High quality research is important and more counseling psychologists should participate. Commentary by other authors is included. (JAC)

Futuristic thinking by counseling psychologists reveals uncertainty as to what direction the profession will take. Counselors must be aware of society's changing needs and problems and actively seek ways to address them. Advanced technology will provide new counseling tools but will require training changes. (JAC)

Presents a comparative review of conceptually planned short-term group treatment models. Compares structure (selection, composition, pregroup orientation), time (duration, session frequency and length, group development), and therapeutic characteristics (focal themes, interventions, therapeutic factors). Suggests implications for the clinician and…

This article contends that Nigrescence or Black racial identity theory often interacts with counseling research designs such that readers may underestimate the worth of, or misunderstand, such research. Methodological dilemmas resulting from interactions among theoretical formulations, environmental influences, and research participants' racial…

Organizes components of counseling supervision by conceptualizing a framework for analyzing various models, assessing its applicability, and discussing results of the application. The 11 articles include several approaches and models of supervision, e.g., client-centered, cognitive-developmental, working alliance, rational-emotive therapy, social…

Presents a reaction to Cooper and Gottlieb's (this issue) article titled, "Ethical Issues with Managed Care: Challenges Facing Counseling Psychology." Examines the ethical problems giving rise to managed care, the ethical character of therapy goals, and the social ethical question of balancing the good of individuals with the good of society.…

College counseling needs to generate constructive alternatives. Analysis of the prevalent orientation suggests that it uses "person-blame" problem definitions, leading to characteristic counseling practices, self-perpetuating counselor behavior and uncritical research. A balanced person-situation problem definition orientation is suggested and…

Contends that psychologists can benefit by understanding the religious development of religious clients. Reviews theories of religious development and research on a variety of issues involving religion over the life span. Investigates implications of theory and research on religious involvement in therapy and identifies important questions for…

Discusses counseling psychology's progress in multicultural counseling over the past 10 years and emerging directions for the future of multicultural counseling. Topics covered are recent theoretical advances, training and evaluation efforts, and ethnic minority representation issues. Includes a multicultural competency checklist. (SNR)

Considers a person-environment approach as central to a metatheory of counseling and psychotherapy. Suggests counselors remain aware of the social and political frames of their work and the verbal and nonverbal communication between counselor and client. (JAC)