The purpose of this study was to examine how belief in a just world (BJW), political ideology, religious ideology, socioeconomic status of origin, and race relate to social justice advocacy attitudes among school counseling professionals. A sequential multiple regression indicated that political ideology and BJW were statistically significant…

Presents a framework for the development of hope in the counseling relationship. Although hope has often been viewed as an impediment to growth, realistic hope is an effective tool in a counseling relationship. Examines the role of the counselor in the formulation of hope. (Author/JAC)

Develops an analogy between viruses and ideas. Suggests that ideas, like viruses, can invade and infect us and that immune systems need to be developed to prevent future infection of destructive ideas. Discusses implications of the virus-idea analogy for the counseling profession, including counselors' susceptibility to infectious ideas which they…

Spirituality has become increasingly important in counseling, with prayer being the spiritual intervention of choice for Christian counselors. The controversial nature of including prayer in counseling requires careful consideration of ethical issues. This article addresses the intersection of spiritual interventions, particularly prayer, with…

The authors review the professional literature related to spirituality and ethics in counseling. The American Counseling Association's (1995, 2005) code of ethics was used as a basis for exploring the possibilities and limits/ boundaries appropriate for discussion of spirituality in counseling. Implications for practice and research are discussed.

In exploring his narrative as a counselor, this author was led to new growth and insights. Defining the counselor's narrative may be an important supplement to client narrative therapy. (Author)

A sample of Christian counselors (N=497) responded to a survey concerning their ethical beliefs and standards. Although church-based therapists take greater liberties with multiple-role relationships than private office-based therapists, they appear similar with regard to other ethical beliefs and behaviors. (Author/MKA)

Referring to the fable, The Man Who Was Placed In A Cage'', by Rollo May, the author discusses the implications of this piece of psychological literature for counselors and therapists. (JC)

Environmental manipulation is a technique that can be utilized by counselors to supplement regular counseling activities. One expression of this technique involves working with that environment of the student which comprises other students, teachers and administrators. Other methods and results are discussed. (Author)

Provides an overview of ethical considerations related to counseling clients who engage in self-injurious behaviors. Ethical issues concerning client welfare, counselor competence, countertransference, referral and consultation, informed consent, and duty to protect are discussed in relation to the American Counseling Association's (1995)…

Presents A-B-C-D-E worksheet prepared to promote beneficence when considering ethical issues. Notes that components of worksheet are derived from ethical principles and ethical decision-making models. Sees worksheet as making abstract concepts of decision-making models concrete and practical and as providing shorthand for remembering key elements…

Examines the emerging professional specialty of Christian counseling in light of its development, theoretical underpinning, training, and roles. Also examines the various approaches to Christian counseling and presents a rationale for classifying Christian counseling as a separate specialty. (Contains 32 references.) (Author/GCP)

A counselor discusses his experiences while working with a male client on a "hero's journey," or the path to self-realization. The author explains how he grappled with what his role, as counselor, should be in this process. He concludes that he should act as the "hero's travel guide," someone who makes the clients' path shorter, smoother, or less…