Examined the death anxiety of interventionists (N=109) and its relation to skill in responding to suicidal clients. Compared to matched controls, the interventionists were found to have significantly lower death anxiety. Moreover, no relationship between death anxiety and suicide counseling skill could be identified. (Author/BL)

Examined Haley's contention that successful counseling is characterized by counselor dominance or control. Interaction was rated for topic-initiating or topic-following responses in six counseling dyads. Results demonstrated that counselors were dominant in the successful dyads, whereas dependency was equal in the unsuccessful dyads. (BH)

Brief arguments for and against immunity from disclosure of privileged communications by counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists are made. (HMD)

Twenty-five trained school counsellors co-operated in a study of their work carried out by the University of Keele Institute of Education. This article discusses the pattern of work that emerged. (Editor)

The value of the itinerant counselor is discussed. The resident counselor can do testing and vocational and educational planning but is too closely associated with the administration and the establishment to be used by students in discussing personal problems. (CG)

After examining the advantages and disadvantages of self referral and other referrals, the authors feel first emphasis should be on self referral. To be effective, self referral depends on the counselor making himself available, and on encouragement from teachers and parents. Contact with teachers is needed regardless of type of referral. (CG)

An effective counselor is described as one who has and uses his ability to help others. Techniques and trappings are secondary and may vary greatly from one effective counselor to the other. (Author)

This article concerns a revised counselor intake system at California State College. Students previously routed by a receptionist to a counselor are now being diagnosed immediately. Problems are delt with on the spot or referred to another counselor. This eliminates unnecessary delay, no show" problems, wasted time, and long waiting lists. Both…

The concept of the counselor as a marginal man is explored in its implications for explaining and establishing counselor identify as well as for enhancing counselor effectiveness. (Author)

This article focuses on the exploration in therapy of different transitional relationships following divorce. Helping the client define himself within the context of his relationships can help lay the foundation for new identity. The use of fantasy and projective techniques is discussed, and case examples are provided. (Author)

Presents a model to help the counselor facilitate necessary task and maintenance functions within a group. SIPA is a model that consists of four essential group components (Structure, Involvement, Process, and Awareness). As a group session progresses, SIPA serves as a focal point to keep the group on course. (Author)

Interpersonal feedback is an important component of most group therapy approaches. This review identifies feedback as a multidimensional rather than a unidimensional construct. The literature is reviewed in terms of acceptance of feedback, effects of receiving feedback, willingness to deliver feedback, and therapeutic effects of delivering…

This is a discussion of the emerging role of the counselor as a consultant in organization development. In this role the counselor can better help schools to develop more emotionally supportive climates for working and learning. (JC)