Three psychotherapy theories are summarized and critiqued for their applicability to counseling psychology. The lack of attention to psychodynamic and experiential theories in the special section and the lack of theorizing by counseling psychologists in general are lamented. A plea is made for encouraging counseling psychologists to construct more…

With this rejoinder, we address some of the concerns and questions raised by Ridley and Mollen (2012) and Hill (2012). Specially, we reflect upon Ridley and Mollen's commentary about whether the three theories in this major contribution can be deemed emergent or whether they are simply old thought in new packages. We also address Hill's question…

Smith, Vogel, Madon, and Edwards' (2011) recent article tested dyadic power theory (DPT) by examining the use of touch as a compliance-gaining tactic in the conflicts of married couples. In this response, we raise a methodological issue about the touch behaviors examined by Smith et al. and also pose a theoretical critique that their test of DPT…

Focusing on the challenges of training counseling psychologists, Ridley and colleagues offer in this issue a review and critique of microskills training, the dominant training model in counseling psychology graduate programs. Recognizing the role of higher order cognitive and affective functions in expert practice, they propose a hierarchical…

This article represents an invited reaction to the series of articles critiquing the microskills approach predominant in most counseling training programs as well as the new model of counseling competence presented in this issue. The authors note that the microskills approach has been a useful and well-researched framework in the field, although…

Responds to previous article by Carson on occupationism, or discrimination against individuals based solely on their occupations, in which Carson reacted to author's view that occupationism be equated with such social ills as racism, sexism, ageism, and religious prejudice. Focuses on responding to Carson's suggestion that occupationism may at…

Applauds presentation of career development information in counseling psychology in January 1992 issue of "The Counseling Psychologist," noting the issue is timely and relevant. Claims methodology is flawed because it uses anecdotal articles and the topics and questions appear to have had effect of focusing authors on specific aspects of…

Based on accounts in January 1992 issue of "The Counseling Psychologist" as well as author's and colleagues' experiences, asserts that some settings serve as far better entry points into profession of counseling psychology than others, and that one of the ways in which they vary is availability of support and resources with which to…

Contends that main contribution of Worthington's article "Religious Faith across the Life Span" (1989) is to heighten awareness of importance of religious and spiritual beliefs in clients' presenting problems. Claims that Worthington's literature review is flawed by omissions and his article exhibited bias for Western, institutionalized…

Commends Worthington's article "Religious Faith across the Life Span" (1989) for its contribution as a literature review and as a symbol of the integration of the religious perspective in the counseling and development field. Presents and discusses both weaknesses and strengths regarding details of the article. (PVV)

Responds to earlier four articles on integration of counseling psychology and neuropsychology. Agrees that it is imperative for counseling psychologists to have level of sophistication in neuropsychology if they are to see neurologically impaired clients, yet notes that extent of that knowledge can vary and depends on level of intervention…

Responds to earlier issue of "Counseling Psychologist" on new and early professionals in academia. As new professional herself, the author discusses specific methodological flaws, data not included, and access and opportunity to be represented, focusing particularly on these issues within academia. (NB)

Responds to earlier article by Carolyn Zerbe Enns on feminist counseling and psychotherapy. Asserts that Enns presents concise summary and overview but offers little beyond her examination of "themes of change, agreement, and disagreement." Focuses comments on two topics addressed by Enns: the importance of context and interrelationships…

Describes contextual differences of author's experiences in 1960s with experiences of current young counseling psychologists presented in January 1992 issue of "The Counseling Psychologist." Describes differences in career options, training, expectations, and research activity. Concludes new professionals always face career transition…

Assesses various Fuhriman, Burlingame, Kivlighan, and Richards articles (1990) as interesting and informative, but offers two criticisms. First, authors made same vocabulary/same meaning assumption about articles they reviewed and did not discuss differences in experiences and truths that might lie behind same vocabulary. Second, they did not…