This qualitative study examined female Black school counselor's perceptions regarding their role when working with students -- specifically Black students. More so, this study looked at cultural influence on female Black school counselors' thoughts and feelings relative to role confusion and burnout. Black Feminist Thought and Maslow's Hierarchy…

Women in academia navigate multiple professional and personal roles, and may face unique challenges to integrate their intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual selves. The narrative of constraint underscores the disadvantages, challenges, and inequities that women who are mothers and academics face in their lives. This lack of privilege…

Investigated differences between daughters' and their mothers' perceptions of the role of the school counsellor. Significant differences in perceptions of counsellor role between daughters and their mothers were indicated. Educational and vocational problem areas were viewed by both as the most suitable areas in which to seek counsellor help.…

One hundred twenty-six counselor education students, differentiated according to counselor education status and sex, were studied for differences in attitudes toward self, most people, most clients, and purposes as a counselor. Practicum students completing their educational program were more positive in their counseling-related attitudes than…

Use of the Inventory of Feminine Values" with a group of college women indicated that they were prepared to sacrifice a career for a family. Apparently, attitudes held by fathers of young women influence their attitudes toward working wives. Counselors must help young women plan early for problems to be faced working and raising a family. (CJ)

The stereotypes that girls and boys in school today have about male and female roles are discussed. Suggestions for counseling young people to help them see the options open for them are described. (EJT)

This monograph presents an overview of the employment situation in regard to women, describes trends occurring in women's career choices, and presents five hypotheses, with suggestions for accompanying activities, from which counselors may choose in counseling women for nontraditional careers. The five alternative hypotheses are as follows: (1)…

Explores the possibility that some adolescent females may feel threatened and anxious when exposed to role awareness programs that conflict with their feelings about themselves. Suggests counselors be aware of the need for student development programs and be sensitive to the reactions of students exposed to them. (JAC)