This manuscript presents a chronological interview recently conducted with Dr. C.H. Patterson, a pioneer in the area of person-centered counseling and counselor education. It details many of the serendipitous events that led him from a child of poverty to a life rich in academic achievements and social rewards. This interview details many of his…

It is important to emphasize that career guidance is an essential component of career education at all levels. A literature review suggests that: (1) the needs of women, minority, and low-income students are being met only partially; (2) it is not really known whether school placement services promote accountability and effective relationships…