In view of the cost and potential impact of guidance counselors, the New York State Office of Education Performance Review undertook this study to determine the actual role and function of guidance personnel, and the effectiveness of the counseling services they provide. The examination was based on the perceptions of counselors, parents,…

Counseling centers must generate attention to educational processes and their effects on students. Counseling psychologists must then perform three functions. These functions could be performed by the following personnel: (1) the educational personnel researcher would aid in the understanding of the changing nature of students and the effects of…

The author discusses the cause and effect relationship between image and self-concept. This article will convince readers that it is impossible to be black in a world of white-controlled imagery without having a zero self-image. Black counselors must help black youth examine the images projected and develop positive self-images. (Author)

In an attempt to be advocates and change agents, far too many counselors have done more harm than good. The purpose of this article is to address the problem of advocacy by identifying and developing concrete principles that will enable the counselor to function effectively in the role of change agent. (Author)

The author presents a process for counseling individual clients in a group setting. It includes nine steps and is an active process that is goal directed for clients. (Author/HMV)

Pacing is very important to effective group counseling and, in this article, the author divides pacing into two areas: primary pacing and secondary pacing. These two areas are discussed, along with a rationale for suggested timing and effect on group members. (Author/HMV)

Describes a three-step process that leads to the enfranchisement of consumers of counseling. The first step is collection of information from those affected by counseling services; second is the dissemination of this information; and third is the creation of a political coalition between providers and consumers of counseling services. (Author)

Of 397 Black junior high school students questioned, the number who held a positive opinion of their counselors' role was not significantly higher than the number holding a negative view. Female students had significantly more positive opinions than did male students. (CMG)

State community college counselors work together in a comprehensive study of what's actually happening in counseling centers. (Author)

The use of the "surrogate self" in counseling is a simple Gestalt-like role-playing technique (Perls 1969) that can be especially effective when the client has begun to see the counselor as a trusted, caring, and understanding person. The role-playing is described. (Author/EJT)

The author proposes 10 rules for the counselor to follow which are especially aimed at improving a counselor's outreach effectiveness. (RP)

Six critical variables of the caseload problem are proposed and defined. A matrix is used to determine the ability of an employability development team to carry a greater or lesser caseload. Examples of the application of the matrix to a number of different settings are offered. (Author)

A particular behavioral approach is discussed with suggestions for improving the classroom climate, as well as systems for recording observable changes in the behavior of the pupils and the teacher. (Author)

Teachers respond favorably to the involvement of counselor educators in inservice training programs. This is a developmental'' approach rather than the crisis consultation'' approach that usually characterizes teachers' relationships with counseling specialists. The implication for counselor educators is that they need to become involved in…

Counselors must develop positive attitudes in black students toward themselves and toward school, to help them achieve better. They must also communicate student perceptions to staff. (CJ)