This paper investigates two types of practicum experiences: (1) experiential introspective; and (2) didactic-behavioristic. The hypotheses tested include: (1) there are no differences between mean responses of the counselees in the two above groups; (2) there are no differences between mean responses of the counselors in the two groups; (3) there…

In 1969 the University of South Dakota set up a program of T-Group Experiences for the leaders of practicum groups. Relationships between the leaders as well as between the leaders and their groups were noted. Some fall out from the T-Group to the practicum group was observed. Inter-personal communication increased within practicum groups and a…

The effect of supervision on the learning of interviewing skills within the microcounseling format was studied. Subjects were randomly assigned to a supervised, nonsupervised, or no-training control condition. Analyses revealed a significant main effect indicating significant improvement in only the supervised group's combined use of opposite and…

Practicum students estimated the utility of responses reflecting each of three power bases in facilitating behavior change in clients' presenting problems. Results indicated that students with less supervised experience preferred the legitimate and referent power bases. Neither gender nor type of presenting problem affected the students'…

This article describes the use of doctoral candidates in guidance and counseling as supervisors in the Master's students' practicum. The program has six components: (1) formulation of a model; (2) work with the practicum student; (3) groups; (4) a faculty advisor; (5) a field supervisor; and (6) evaluation. (NG)

An instructional program using simulation to reach instructional objectives is described. The four levels of simulation discussed are reading and listening, modeling, practice experience and role playing, and supervised experience. (Author)

Reviews the 21-year history of "Counselor Education and Supervision." CES has appeared 87 times and has had seven editors. A total of 1,103 articles has appeared authored by 997 people. Topical changes are analyzed along with changes in authorship and related trends. Comparisons are made with other journals. (Author/JAC)

A curriculum for counselor training was piloted with inservice counselors and teachers. Significant gains were achieved in counseling skills and moral reasoning, but shifts in ego and conceptual level failed to reach statistical significance. Implications for training are discussed. A case for a developmental perspective is made. (Author)

Results showed that clients demonstrate the most appropriate behavior when staff receive feedback concerning their use of behavior modification techniques. Staff did not require the typical daily supervision but only random monitoring in their use of these techniques. (Author)

Laboratory facilities make possible the audio- and videotaping of counseling as well as live observation, and with these aides the counselor educator can help counselor trainees significantly improve their counseling skills. Undermining the potential value and success of the laboratory practicum is the problem of counselee staffing. (Author)

Addresses the need for promoting professionalism among graduate students and new counselors and outlines specific, practical suggestions for incorporating professional development activities into training, supervision, professional, and organizational practice. (Author)

Investigated factors in the supervisory relationship that contributed to growth-promoting and growth-limiting climates as perceived by diverse supervisees. Interviews with students in a graduate counselor education program indicated that growth-promoting factors included supervisor competence and interpersonal bonds between supervisors and…

Nondisclosures in supervision were studied for 108 supervisees. Supervisees reported an average of 8.06 nondisclosures ranging in importance level. Negative reactions to the supervisor were the most frequent type of nondisclosure. The most frequent reasons for nondisclosures were perceived unimportance, that the nondisclosure was too personal,…

Surveyed 75 trainees after supervision sessions to assess working alliances, as well as the trainee's adherence to a treatment model. Found that the trainee's perception of the supervisory alliance was significantly related both to the client's perception of the counseling alliance and to aspects of treatment adherence. Trainees apparently applied…

Examines the importance of the induction phase for graduates of Transforming School Counseling Initiative programs, offering a rationale for strengthening the involvement of counselor educators in this process, reviewing relevant literature, and discussing: current practices in practicum and internship, mentoring and supervision, the need to…