Discusses second edition of "The Handbook of Nonsexist Writing," by Miller and Swift which discusses insensitivity and oversight regarding linguistic sexism, as well as suggestions in this regard. Claims failing to recognize even the most subtle demonstrations of linguistic sexism could impede counselors' service to clients, professional…

Investigated perceptions of 30 school counselors and 8 staff specialists regarding their effectiveness. Respondents perceived themselves as having impact in school problems, family problems, suicide, and sexual abuse. School problems, family problems, and suicide were also identified as areas in which counselors reported little impact. Counselors…

Counselors (n=69) provided written descriptions of their experience of success in initial counseling session. Grounded theory analysis of descriptions suggested that counselors tend to construe success in initial sessions through collaboration (adherence to desired interactional norms, establishment of rapport, and progress in problem solving) and…

This digest on counselor intentionality notes that the counseling profession has historically searched for characteristics and behaviors that contribute to successful helping relationships. It identifies one such characteristic, the counselor's level and degree of intentionality, as relating to the notion that successful counselors select their…

Reviews the research reported since 1960 by commenting on various approaches and by attempting to identify the conclusions that may be reasonably supported by the available evidence. (Author/BJG)

This study attempts to (1) assess the effects of therapist credibility and patient-therapist similarity on interpersonal persuasion; and (2) to further assess the relationship between patient attitude change and psychotherapy outcome. (HMV)

As the profession of school counseling has developed during the recent years, it has become widely accepted that a primary function of the school counselor is the facilitation and enrichment of the personal development of the students with whom he works. Facilitative conditions are discussed relative to the research in this area. Models of…

The study examined the counsellor's competence in counselling clients with sexual problems. The notion of competence was operationally defined in terms of empathy, anxiety, and sex knowledge. The results demonstrate the need to have specific training in sex counselling incorporated into the counsellor trainee's curriculum. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to reanalyze the national counseling center data set with the goal of exploring the role of process variables in the prediction of clients' probabilities of various categories of counseling outcome. Specifically, the study focused on the contribution (if any) of the counselor-client working alliance to enhancing…

In the present study, all ratings were based on the criterion of client satisfaction and there was a significant correlation between the counselors' self ratings on the Counseling Evaluation Inventory and their supervisors' ratings of them on the same instrument. (Author)

Explores the difficulties, dilemmas, and opportunities afforded by working within a time-limited counseling framework. Gives a brief outline of the change process and provides the backdrop for some reflections on the extent to which time-limited working is consistent with, and adaptable to, a humanistic-dynamic conception of the person. (RJM)

Investigated the effects of therapists' and patients' religious affiliation on therapists' attraction to, prognostic expectations of, and diagnosis of the patients. Results yielded no differences in therapists' attraction to or diagnosis of the religious versus nonreligious patient. The religious patient was seen as requiring fewer therapy…

The author of this article presents recent reports on marihuana research and points to the need for counselors not only to keep abreast of current developments in the area but also to get it together'' themselves before attempting to deal with clients who use marihuana and other drugs. (Author)

Ideal role perceptions of counselors were compared with random samples of actual role expectations held for counselors by principals, teachers, parents, and students. The significant role disagreements which were obtained in 82 situations are discussed and tentative reasons for such disagreements are offered. (Author)