Over the past several years, the field of elementary school guidance has grown in scope and importance. This monograph, from the Department of Guidance, Counseling, and Student Personnel at Ohio University, represents a recent, comprehensive picture of the status of the field. These five major sections comprise the monograph: (1) a statement of…

A rationale is presented for why counselors need to become involved in draft counseling. The author discusses five basic reasons why draft counseling should be offered and then considers a number of examples which indicate the kinds of problems which young draft-age men face: anxiety, moral dilemma, family pressures, self image, etc. The…

The debate over new counseling roles rages as some counselors are already adopting them. This paper describes alternative counseling-consulting interventions possible with teachers. It suggests a strategy for speeding the process of role change and encouraging counselor-teacher interaction. The strategy is that of decentralizing counseling offices…

Cites trends in federal and state legislation, documented needs of youth and adults, expressed priorities of counselors, and USOE funding directions to demonstrate the high priority of continuing professional development in career counseling. Describes several major renewal programs now ready for dissemination. (BP)

The author deals with the questions of who are counseling psychologists and in what ways does this identity facilitate work as practitioners. She sees counseling psychologists as focusing on issues of development, decisionmaking, and choice in relatively adequately functioning individuals across the life span. Implications for training are…

In looking at how the professional identity of the counseling psychologist affects training, the author first defines the roles and functions for the counseling psychologist. She then discusses the implications for training, strengths and weaknesses of the professional identity, and suggestions for future directions. (Author/JEL)

The authors respond to professional identity issues raised in this special issue of The Counseling Psychologist. They discuss ambiguity of definition, counseling psychologist roles, training programs, public relations, and allegiance to professional groups. (Author/JEL)

Outlines the emergence of counseling in Malaysia. Illustrates the importance of a strong professional association and counseling training program at the university level. (Author/ABB)

Exponential changes in Western and international society and in American and international education afford promise, opportunity, and challenges for tomorrow's counselor. Leadership in services, teaching, research, credentialing, policy, and law all seem to be areas of potential contribution and growth for the counselors, counselor educators, and…

Compares behavioral medicine and health psychology to establish counseling psychology's relationship with these approaches. Surveys three areas of training and application that the current research suggests will offer opportunities for meaningful participation by counseling psychologists. (JAC)

With character education as one of the fastest growing reform movements in education today, counselor educators and counseling students need to be informed and cognizant of various character education programs. Currently, more than 30 states mandate some aspect of character education and school counselors are frequently responsible for introducing…

The roles that school counselors play in schools can vary from school to school, from school district to district, and from state to state. To be effective in their positions as highly trained counseling and human development specialists, school counselors must be clear about their scope of practice. National standards for school counseling…

The essays in this book present personal narratives about individual counselors' life experiences that have helped shaped their professional development. The sections are organized around broad themes. Part 1, "Feeling Lost", looks at ways that counselors cope with feeling disoriented, confused, and filled with doubt. Parts 2-4, "Facing Pain and…

This article's focus on the rehabilitation future highlights past, present and probable trends affecting rehabilitation counseling changes in clientele, settings, counselor preparation and role, and in technology. The author believes that employment opportunities for rehabilitation counselors will continue to increase and that persons with…

A training model designed to involve practicing counselors in a reexamination of their views of entry level workers is described. A brief presentation of the rationale, procedure, and effect of the experience on participants is provided as one response to a neglected area of counselor education--involvement with and training experiences for…