This position paper elaborates the rationale for the belief on the need for, and efficacy of the two year intensive program and attempts to suggest directions in which they may lead. (Author)

This study measures the effects of one rehabilitation counselor training program on attitude toward disabled persons, level of communication of the facilitative dimensions, level of client self exploration and level of discrimination as they relate to counseling outcome. (Author/EK)

Reports data from study of AAMFT approved supervisors. Identifies relationships between these data and supervisory attitudes and procedures, and presents a demographic profile of supervisors with analysis of supervisory models and resources, professional activities, and the issue of adjunctive personal psychotherapy for students in clinical…

Part of the outreach program of the counselor training program at The College of Staten Island shows that counselor education must include experience with and increased understanding of dying, grieving, and the effect of death on surviving family members. (Author)

This statement represents the work of a task force for the American College Personnel Association. The task force for group procedures was established to consider problems and concerns about the use of group experiences on college campuses. This document gives direction to student-affairs professionals and to professionals facilitating group…

Given the conditions of choice, time, and distance, trainees' interview responses (N=54) reflected neither the influence of their philosophy of human nature nor the effects of client type. These findings are contrary to expectations. (Author)

Considers criticisms made in the previous article including the failure to define "applied science," inaccuracy in reporting study results, incorrect use of terminology, and ignoring certain relevant areas of literature. Explores possible motivations for the attacks. (RB)

Describes the initiative taken by an organization to address the lack of appropriate therapeutic resources for adoptive children or members of their adoptive families who seek mental health treatment. Categorizes knowledge and expertise needed by therapists to assist adoptive families. (SKC)

Describes a mentoring project whose purpose was to answer the challenge of balancing the school counselors' personal and professional development needs during the critical first year. Describes mentor selection, mentor training, program implementation, and project evaluation. (ABL)

Presents presidential address delivered at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) luncheon during American Counseling Association's 1993 national convention. Vows to promote field of counselor education and supervision by addressing training needs, engaging in collaborative efforts to facilitate ACES goals, and advocating for…

Explores issues and ethics of interdisciplinary care based upon discussion among five experienced mental health professionals. Presents their recommendations for effective interdisciplinary work including, ensuring clients give informed consent, maintaining confidentiality, and making sure paraprofessionals and families are involved. Reports that…

Summarizes this journal issue's content, which explores the unique needs and opportunities of the community college counselor. The articles provide information from educational and career counseling to specifics on clinical depression inventories in order to assist the counselor in improving his or her knowledge and counseling skills. (VWC)

Research has shown that the support of school principals for counselors' roles is essential to the development, application, and maintenance of counseling programs, as well as to the success of these professionals and their programs (Brock & Ponec, 1998; Niebuhr, Niebuhr, & Cleveland, 1999). This study used a 140-item questionnaire to…

The American School Counselor Association developed a comprehensive set of school counseling guidelines to enhance the school counselor's role within schools in the United States. This study looks at counselors' and principals' perceptions of the school counselor's role in a Midwestern, regional rural educational environment. Results suggest that…

This study explored supervision experiences in 69 U.S. racial/ethnic minority supervisees working with White supervisors. The results demonstrated that perceived prejudice was associated with role ambiguity and role conflict in supervision, suggesting that supervision may not occur in isolation from trainees' lived experience. Implications for…