Manifest deficiencies in the on-going secondary school counseling program precipitated the "remodeling" effort discussed in this report. Assessment of the need for change was undertaken via: (1) hearings; (2) student, teacher, and counselor questionnaires; (3) parents' perceptions; and (4) student evaluations. Much of this data is included in the…

Examined effects of therapist actions and techniques, and patient behaviors and attitudes, on psychotherapy outcome. Treated patients suffering from stress-response syndromes in brief, 12-session psychodynamic psychotherapy. All specific factors influenced treatment outcome, usually in interaction with patient pretreatment disturbance level, with…

This chapter explores the future role of school counseling. It is noted that the student of the year 2021 should leave the K-12 system as an academically, socially, and psychologically balanced, civic-minded person ready to enter society and become a responsible, productive individual with basic skills in reading, writing, mathematics and thinking…

Presents the argument that counseling is an instructional process and examines the implications of this position for counseling practice, counseling effectiveness research, and counselor training. An instructional counseling model for counselor training is described. (Author/RC)

In nine articles discusses various points of view, trends and research reports on counselor training. Reports competency preferences of a national sample of counseling professionals and students. Issues analyzed include counselor characteristics and identity, role standards, training modes, practicum and supervision. Reviews a number of unresolved…

This article describes an Adlerian parent counseling group. Content material, the counselor's role, techniques for involving parents, and the use of evaluation instruments are presented. (Author)

A non-sexist approach to career counseling should be the goal of counselors who continue to influence young people in their choice of careers. Sexist counseling is defined and possible causes of sexist counseling are discussed. The major responsibilities of counselors are outlined, and recommendations are made for eliminating sexism. (Author)

This article presents the rationale and techniques of the Adolescent Therapy Club which encourages experiences that facilitate optimal social/emotional development in a non-threatening counseling group. The role of the school counselor in teaching students to be group members and moderating activities and discussions is described. Student…

In this report the New York State Personnel and Guidance Association presents its response to the Report of the New York State Office of Education Performance Review (OEPR) entitled An Evaluation of the Role and Functions of the Guidance Counselor. The OEPR report was published in September 1974. The OEPR undertook the study to determine the…

This manual provides a series of forms and instruments and outlines the procedures used by St. Louis Community College in its annual evaluation of counseling faculty performance. First, general information is provided in lists of the performance indicators and other criteria upon which the assessment of teachers, counselors, and instructional…

This staff development module is part of one of three groups of career guidance modules developed, field-tested, and revised by a six-state consortium coordinated by the American Institutes for Research. This module is designed for guidance personnel who work in counseling and guidance with career guidance activities in group settings, i.e.,…

The underrepresentation of minority females in mathematics and science occupations raises questions about the role of secondary school counselors in the career choices of these students. Data from a mail survey of school counselors and guidance directors (N=125) were analyzed to examine the relationship of two dependent variables, i.e., enrollment…

Current modes of implementing evaluation and accountability procedures can be examined with respect to their implications for the three aspects of the community psychology approach and the delivery of community mental health services: indirect services (consultation, community education, and prevention), supervision and training of caregivers, and…

This paper concentrates on three main points: (1) sharing counselor experiences with other counselors; (2) stimulating professional thought and action of counselors not involved in career education; and (3) emphasizing the crucial roles counselors can play in career education if they choose. The author's belief is that the ideas and suggestions…

The author undertakes a re-examination of the vocational counselor's traditional roles and considers some dramatic changes. The increasing societal emphasis on early childhood provokes questions about the current absence of such a focus in guidance training institutions. The paper stresses intervention at this primary level. New counselor roles…