Implications appear to be that greatest changes in briefest time can be effected by focusing on training in counselor responsiveness prior to counselor initiation. (Author)

Discusses need for ministers to learn about group work, and need to enhance their own effectiveness through individual and group therapy. Suggests that institutions can either adapt regular programs to pastoral needs or arrange workshops and seminars. (Author/CJ)

The wide variety of functions contributes to the difficulty of defining a single role for the school psychologist. The professional history, varying goals and needs of school districts, differences in quality and emphasis of training, plus state and federal legislation have contributed to this. The result is that although many psychologists render…

This paper is an exploration of the concept of cognitive dissonance as it is reflected through the seemingly conflicting roles of counseling and testing. To anticipate the potential interplay between such roles creates some speculations not only about what dissonance exists but about what might be done to bring two apparently discrepant cognitions…

Examines the scope of practice or the responsibilities, methods, and techniques in which the school counselor is trained to perform in today's school. Examines skills-based school counseling programs, the counselor's role in such programs, counselor education and training, and need for professional development. (NB)

Provides a contemporary schematic for implementing a strategic, three-phase initiative to promote, through enhanced accountability practices, the professional identity of the school counseling program in the context of educational reform. Argues that in order for the identity of professional school counseling to prosper, it must strategically…

Social workers' awareness of and formal involvement in family-centered early intervention for infants and toddlers who are at risk or who have developmental disabilities is very important. Social workers do not always receive formal preparation in this area. This article provides an overview of the definition and identification of developmental…

Counseling concerns of highly able students may reflect characteristics associated with giftedness. Yet school counselor training programs give scant attention to this phenomenon and to the social and emotional development of these students. School counselors therefore may be unaware of and unequipped to respond to these concerns. Referencing…

This article presents a review of the literature on counseling adults with terminal illness, particularly the literature on the nature of preparation that counselors and other professionals who attend to the needs of adults with a terminal illness require. The authors review information and findings from philosophical, psychological, practical,…

The history of counseling psychology in Australia, which has been marked by confusion and uncertainty about the distinction between it and other applied areas such as clinical psychology, community psychology, educational psychology, and psychotherapy, is discussed in this paper. The development of the Division of Counselling Psychology within the…

In an attempt to change the teacher's behavior toward all children rather than to modify the behavior of problem children, this workshop model for training counselors to serve as behavioral consultants to teachers has been developed. (Author/PC)

Peer counseling is defined and the rationale for using peer counselors is given in this factsheet. A discussion of the history and research on peer counseling is followed by a list of successful peer counseling program foundations. Other sections discuss the operating components of selection, training, supervision, and evaluation. The professional…

In today's social systems, the current model of proactive counseling seems more functional than does waiting for clients. However, those counselor educators who train for proactive counselor roles must assume responsibility for assisting the implementation of the resulting role change. (Author)

The following issues are discussed in relation to counseling and vocational rehabilitation: (1) the process and outcome of counseling and therapeutic practic, (2) selection of effective counselors, (3) effective counselor training, (4) the role of untrained supportive personnel in the role of counselor aids; and (6) guidelines for the most…