Perhaps instead of thinking in terms of either counselors or coordinators, we should think in terms of counselors and coordinators. In differentiating between counselors and coordinators or between two levels of counselors, functions and roles must be considered. Psychological counselors do not necessarily work with all clients, only those needing…

Explores those characteristics of telephone counselor communication most likely to be associated with positive caller outcomes when the caller's problem involved both practical and emotional concerns. Results show that the more helpful counselors were more verbally active, took the initiative to structure the interview, and explored all aspects of…

Examines college students' attitudes about group counseling and creates a reliable instrument for measuring those attitudes. Results indicate that perception of counselor behavior did affect clients' intent to learn more about group counseling but did not affect clients' attitudes about it. Contrary to expectations, clients held neutral to…

There is a growing trend for some counselors to adopt and advertise specific value positions and counseling orientations. To explore potential clients' perceptions of information contained in "traditional" and "feminist" therapists' announcements of services, 52 males and 52 females received one of four announcements…

There are substantial clues that patient behavior with regard to disease treatment and prevention is a partial derivative of the quality of the patient-doctor relationship. Evidence is presented that suggests physicians and nurses are more directive regarding genetic counseling than are health professionals in the counseling field. (LBH)

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

Author comments upon career development programs on the high school level in light of the mounting thrust of graduates seeking a college education. (Editor)

The author contends that school guidance coordinators should search for those people who have the helping attitude and use their talents in the guidance program. The counselor, via his leadership, becomes a catalyst in the total guidance program. (Author/BY)

For the purpose of discerning short term terminated clients' attitudes toward the counseling process and outcome, 98 such clients from two Northern Illinois University Counseling Centers were examined by means of the Counseling Evaluation Inventory and a client "reason for termination" statement. Results indicated that client satisfaction with…

Early research on the effects of audio recording on counselors and clients found no adverse effects, particularly on clients. This research fostered a set of beliefs about recording which is now being extrapolated to the area of video observation. Recent research, however, does suggest that audio and, in particular, video recording has an…

In the black college, the white counselor who is aware, who is himself a psychologically healthy person, who is genuine, who has respect for others and is a good therapist, may transcend the barriers and create an atmosphere of growth that would be difficult to work in under different circumstances. (Author)

Investigated the effect of one agency's change from mixed-gender to single-gender treatment on client retention and treatment completion. Results indicate that substance abuse treatment provided in single-gender settings does not significantly increase treatment retention and completion. Findings indicate that gender-specific treatment must do…

This monograph on the status of guidance and counseling in the United States is taken from the author's 1982 testimony to the Subcommittee on Education, Arts, and Humanities of the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee. International and national perspectives on guidance and counseling are addressed, and geographic differences in guidance and…

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the need for aggressive innovation and to focus upon selected counseling approaches which appear to the author to have merit in meeting clients' needs. The need for different or innovative counseling is evident when one considers such problem areas as low achievement, the dropout rate, and increasing…

Investigated preference for counselor race and sex, client sex, likelihood of using the counseling center, and problem type for Native American college students (N=62). Both females and males demonstrated a strong preference for Native American counselors, regardless of problem situation. Likelihood of using the counseling center increased as…