Too often when the counselor takes a job in a school, he is unable to establish and maintain his helping position. Some possible reasons for this condition include: (a) lack of a systematic approach, (b) regression to attitudes and concerns held prior to entering the profession, (c) conflict between needs of students and institutional demans, and…

The common core concept is presented as the vehicle for developong a more adaptive educational program for the counseling profession. The model is based on the assumption of common elements of role behavior for counselors across agency settings. (Author)

To be maximally effective in preparing counseling psychologists to work with black people, training programs must focus on the growth potential of the counselor as a person. It is desirable to provide special experiences which can assist students in coming to grips with their own feelings about race. (Author)

Proposes that supervision of the counselor trainee be extended into the trainee's first employment setting following completion of his master's degree program. This extension would be of benefit to the counselor training program, the counselor trainee and the local school or agency. (Author)

The inner city counselor is expected to enter into his role understanding students and their culture, as well as the process of social change. It is suggested that counselor education should place potential counselors in public school settings working in teams with practicing counselors, providing relevant experience for future counselors and…

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)

Presents a practical consultation model for school counselors which can be adapted for classroom and workshop presentations on consultation. Describes the model in six steps including evaluation, data gathering, clarifying, exploring, decision making, and termination. (PAS)

Discusses trends apparent in studies of the effectiveness and appropriateness of guidance counselors' roles and activities in schools and suggests several categories for further research. (JD)

Prior to death those who are properly prepared have reviewed their wills, insurance, and estate plans. When death arrives, the interdisciplinary team of lawyer, therapist, insurance person, accountant, and banker should serve the survivors so that the final requirements are handled with the least difficulty. (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)

Reviews the literature on boundary training, along with relevant cultural and social issues. Examines ways in which training may contribute to abuse prevention and identifies key areas for research. Argues that counselors need assistance in internalizing a professional/personal value system that helps them function without external constraints.…

The Employment Department's invitation to bid for pilot programs for work-based competency training represents a contrast to off-the-job academic training. Informed debate and empirical findings would contribute to the constructive management of these changes. However, Kidd et al.'s research on careers officers' use of theory in guidance…

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)

The author presents the "Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi" as a suggested format for counselors to use as a meditation and compares the aspirations expressed in this prayer with goals upheld by established related professional ethical standards of the American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association. (LKS)

Presents existing ideas on designing curriculum experiences in consultation and offers suggestions for training and supervising school counselors-in-training. Concludes that, for consultation to be effective as primary intervention within comprehensive developmental school counseling programs, planned instruction through didactic methods,…