Group practicum classes in counselor training most commonly blend didactic information, case presentations, and interpersonal process material. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of these three classroom events on 17 students' conscious awareness of their development as counselors. Data consisted of group practicum students'…

In spite of statistics that show that demographically there are increasingly more women than men as people age, and that epidemiologically women are more likely than men to utilize health services, most health services continue to be based on research and training that is both age and gender biased. Few mental health professionals are…

Child sexual abuse is being reported more often than ever before and counselors need to be prepared to serve victims of such abuse. In offering course materials and activities in master's level counselor education programs, instructors may notice a reluctance by some of the students to deal with these issues. This reluctance may be due to the fact…

This report details the development of a comprehensive and coordinated continuing education program of mental health training for professional and paraprofessional workers engaged in the delivery of human services to clients who live in a special catchment area formerly known as the Model Cities areas of Savannah, Georgia. The thrust of the…

This report includes papers reviewing new technology and methodology currently being used in counselor education. It is the result of a survey of innovations in counselor education programs in all geographic regions. An overview of computer information systems as they relate to guidance and counseling is presented by Dr. William F. Moorhouse. Dr.…

Investigated the relationship of counseling students' level of ego development and level of experience with their perceptions of clients. Analysis of students' perceptions of clients and their level of ego development revealed no significant effects or interaction of either ego level or experience level on the structural complexity of client…

Designed a 50-item self-talk questionnaire to assess positive and negative self-talk of 73 counselor trainees prior to their initial client interviews. Practicum supervisors evaluated counseling effectiveness. Demonstrated that counselor trainees experienced predominantly positive rather than negative self-talk. However, neither the amounts, nor…

Feminist counseling was analyzed into four core skills: social analysis, androgyny encouragement, self-disclosure, and behavior feedback. A five-week feminist skill-training program was developed. Training resulted in significant increases in social analysis and self-disclosure skills as well as increments in Attitude Toward Women Scale scores.…

Investigated the assessment views and practices of 145 school psychologists. Results indicated that respondents are predominantly behavioral and cognitive behavioral in orientation; spend most of their professional time in the public schools; and engage in a great deal of assessment, particularly behavioral assessment and projective testing. (JAC)

The acquisition of culture-specific knowledge through reading and/or experience is an important component of cross-cultural counseling education. This study explores the relationship between counselor trainees' culture specific knowledge and their ability to empathize in general. It would seem reasonable to assume that those who belong to a…

A personal account is given about counseling people of color in light of the fact that training and information about multicultural counseling was not part of counselor education programs 20 years ago. Recent attendance at a graduate level course on cultural diversity prompted this counselor to consider many issues. The concept of historical…

Surveyed 50 graduate students in rehabilitation counseling regarding their attitudes toward the Protestant Work Ethic (PWE). Found the students more likely to endorse those aspects of the PWE reflecting the intrinsic value of work than those dealing with earnings, social status, and advancement for themselves and disabled persons. (Author)

Reports the results of a questionnaire on attitudes toward mainstreaming handicapped students administered to graduate counseling students. Students generally supported the value of counseling for handicapped children, yet a sizable minority believed that they did not look forward to working with the handicapped. Suggestions for counselor training…

Ten questions for understanding the family as patient are presented as one aspect of an overall teaching plan for family therapy. Seeing the family as patient is important in initial stages of evaluation and therapy. A case study of a large, overly close family is used as an illustration. (Author)

Reviews the demands placed on counselor-trainees. Counselor-trainees must continue to work on problems related to their own identity crises. These problems include psychosocial development, vocational development and other changing relationships. A few programs providing services are listed. (Author/BEF)