The purpose of this study was to develop and validate the Concerns about Counseling Racial Minority Clients (CCRMC) scale among counselor trainees. Sample 1 was used for an exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Four factors were identified, Managing Cultural Differences ([alpha] = 0.82), Offending or Hurting Clients…

Researchers examining the therapy relationship are encouraged "to study both patients' and therapists' contribution to the relationship and the ways in which these contributions combine to impact treatment outcome" (Steering Committee, 2002, p. 443). Research on the therapeutic alliance, however, is dominated by studies that examine the individual…

Examined the 27 studies comprising the "Counseling Process and Outcomes" section of the 1982 "Journal of Counseling Psychology" (JCP) to identify underlying research themes. Results indicated that the social influence model was the primary representative model for the JCP's 1982 research into process and outcome. (BH)

Examines potential relevance of contemporary psychoanalysis to counseling theory, research, and practice. Argues contemporary psychoanalytic theorists increasingly emphasize adaptive processes and social relations. Claims contemporary psychoanalytic thought will not hold central position in counseling psychology until systematic research on…

Compared the supervision that four psychologists (Ekstein, Ellis, Polster, and Rogers) each provided to the same supervisee. Subjects were 58 counseling supervisors who evaluated videotaped supervision sessions. Results showed the supervisors were perceived as differing in attractiveness, role, and supervisory methods, generally consistent with…

Used a multidimensional content analysis to compare four expert counselors' approaches to family treatment. Two common change factors in family counseling were proposed: disruption of the existing balance of power among family members and education in the nature and strength of family systems. (JAC)

Results showed that the two-chair dialog applied at a split produced more depth of experiencing than did focusing plus emphatic reflection. Both treatments produced significantly greater reported shifts in awareness and progress than the no-treatment controls. (Author)

Reviews recent research on counseling as a social influence process. Presents studies published since 1981 in two groups according to whether they pertain to first or second stage of Strong's (1968) influence model. Critically examines social influence literature as a whole as to its methodological and theoretical adequacy. (Author/ABL)

This study applied content analysis and cluster analysis to the ideas of Fritz Perls to develop a taxonomy of Gestalt processes and goals. Summaries of the typal groups or clusters were written and the implications of taxonomic research in counseling discussed. (Author)

Analayzed transcripts of Three Approaches to Psychotherapy (Shostrom, 1966) for counselor and client representational system predicate use. Although different patterns of predicate use emerged, only limited support for Neurolinguistic Programming theory was found. The findings of different patterns of predicate use were related to convergence and…

Proposes a taxonomy for classifying certain kinds of client self-presentations as defensive and assertive strategies to influence counselors' impressions and behaviors. Describes four assertive strategies (ingratiation, supplication, self-promotion, and intimidation) and one defensive strategy ("facework") along with their short-term…

Differences among counselors' manifest style of intervention were shown to be directly related to their respective theoretical orientations. Previous assumptions that theoretical orientation and style of intervention are nonsignificant variables among "well experienced counselors" were rejected. A comment by Fred E. Fiedler follows the article.…

The results indicate that more cooperative behavior is induced in the listener when invariant warmth is expressed, while more cooperative behavior is induced in the actor when invariant anger or anger followed by warmth is expressed. (Author)

Researchers tested propositions about M. Bowen's theory of differentiation of self using a Filipino sample. The results suggest that differentiation is a meaningful construct for Filipinos, but the lack of support for the intergenerational hypotheses casts doubt on Bowen's theory about the transmission of differentiation and psychopathology.…

Claims the enthusiasm for the social influence model may be due to its counselor-as-expert factor. A response by Harmon suggests that these claims are not substantiated and argues that the most interesting questions regarding the relationship between professional identity and the social influence model were not raised. (JAC)