Article argues that diversity and universality can coexist within the human community. It presents a list of universal moral values that have their validation from being frequently cited in print and with religious and secular organizations (i.e., United Nations), and discusses their implications for counseling. (Author/JDM)

How counselor intentions function within the process of counseling is explored. Counselor intentions are discussed within the framework of the cognitive mediational paradigm. Implications of the use of counselor intentions for the training of beginning counselors are also delineated. (Author/EMK)

Describes how the dimension of spirituality can be added to an existing counseling theory, multimodal therapy (MMT), to provide counselors with a practical approach to incorporating clients' religious and spiritual beliefs in the counseling process. Discusses the context of spirituality in counseling and explains the process by which it can be…

This article relates systematic causality to applications in behavior theory, counseling practice, and counseling research. The paper was presented at the American Educational Research Association Convention, Chicago, 1972. (JC)

Examines Allport's concept of unity and why his ideas have not been translated into clinical practice. Discusses how Dabrowski's concept of multilevelness organizes levels of development. The application of multilevelness to unity provides a model in which Allport's ideas are clarified and differentiates personality characteristics potentially…

The fact that religiosity has been consistently associated with positive mental health outcomes is a warrant for counselors to explore the resources of one's religious tradition for therapeutic change. Argues that pastoral counseling is particularly suited for addressing the ego development needs of adolescents, and that the vicissitudes of…

Uses Lakatos's philosophy of science as guide for resolving published authors' differences of opinion about interpersonal forgiveness. Reviews ancient writings and current philosophical writings on interpersonal forgiveness. Critiques papers on forgiveness which have counseling implications. Describes process model of interpersonal forgiveness.…

Discusses spirituality as a spiritual phenomenon that is independent of, yet open to, matters of personal religion and belief in God. Proposes that an elaborated psychology of spirituality helps therapists focus the psychotherapeutically relevant and spiritual issues in the client's presentation; build on the client's healthy commitments; and…

Provides an introductory background to the religious and spiritual experiences of gay men and lesbians. Offers an explication of the challenges facing gay persons, outlines a model to be used in counseling sessions, and gives a list of resources for further information. Argues that counselors frequently misunderstand the religious life of this…

The author challenges the view that adopting an existential perspective in counseling is inapplicable or a luxury for most clients. The concept of existential authenticity is presented as an organizing ethic that can bring out the positive side of existentialism in counseling. Specific values and conditions are presented that can be adopted to…

The author contends that humans are guided by values and principles. He describes a widely accessible and applicable empirically based therapy system. (Author)

Proposes a view of values counseling that emphasizes values clarification and suggests that the strength of this approach is found in the process of values clarification. Encourages counselors to think about values counseling as an integrative process that is a purposeful approach derived from a theoretical base. (JAC)

Responds to D. A. Helminiak's (2001) article, focusing particularly on his argument for secular spirituality and his inherent biases in discussing the nature and existence of spirituality. Argues that all spiritual conceptions have theological implications, and that theology pervades the theory and practice of all psychotherapists, whether or not…