A survey of counselor education training programs and test publishers indicates that some training in assessment with older persons is being done, although available instruments are limited. (Author)

In a survey of counselor educators, assessed training that counseling psychology students are likely to receive in preventive approaches. Results indicated current curricula and training practices do not reflect a strong commitment to or involvement in preventive types of approaches. (JAC)

Counseling practicum students' perceptions of self as counselor, ideal counselor, and self as counselor as perceived by other practicum students were measured by the semantic differential technique before and after the supervised practicum experience. Posttest perceptions of ideal counselor, and ratings by other practicum group members were…

This article briefly reviews the basic features of the Stanford program and describe the experiences that are currently being used to train counselors at Stanford. Also discussed are some of the problems encountered, some of the positive aspects, and the future of the program. (Author)

This study examined the personality needs of doctoral students in counselor education who preferred functional specialties as administrators of practitioners. Achievement, dominance, order, and social recognition needs, as measured by the Personality Research Form (PRF), were found to differentiate between the groups. (Author)

This study appears to support the general hypothesis that participation in sensitivity training increases counselor self disclosure. It also supports former suggestions regarding the investigation of psychological self disclosure in prosepctive counselors. (Author)

The authors describe a program in which counselors and counselor educators exchange positions and responsibilities in an effort to increase their effectiveness and the amount of interaction between the two. (BY)

Study findings suggest that, while practicing counselors have high regard for their professors, they do not rate their training as well. Implications are for improved program development. (CJ)

A nationwide sample of counselor educators and counselors rated 20 items to identify sexual information that counselors need and to identify priorities for instruction in sex counseling. (Author)

A survey of counselor educators indicated that consultation topics and skills were taught to masters students in most of the reporting institutions. Professional role definitions of elementary/secondary school counselors continued to stress the importance of consultation skills. (JAC)

Provides a comprehensive set of competencies for counselors doing primary prevention. Describes 10 expanded clusters of skills (primary prevention perspective, personal attributes and behaviors, ethics, marketing, multiculturalism, group facilitation, organization and setting dynamics, trends and political dynamics, and research and evaluation)…

Reviews the historical antecedents to the human science movement in counseling and describes human science methods and recent counseling applications. Includes ways to evaluate human science methods and identifies several virtues that human science offers the counseling profession, such as healing the science-practice schism and affirming…

Investigates the use of a skill-based training curriculum as it relates to group counselor education. A pilot study is presented that uses three basic elements of group counselor training: didactic, observational, and experiential. The pilot study suggests how group interventions might be taught using a microcounseling-type skill-based approach.…

Proposes that when counselor candidates are allowed to participate as clients in counselor-training laboratories, an indirect dual relationship is established, which may create unique ethical conflicts. Recommends informed consent as a possible solution. (Author/TE)