Identifies roles of the gerontologist and conceptualizes the field to add clarity and understanding to the complex array of contemporary events. Topics include a brief description of the background that produced educational gerontology; a definition and clarification of the term; and identification of current and future roles for educational…

Examines the role of the counseling psychologist in physical health concerns and raises questions about the effectiveness of psychological treatments for health problems. Discusses implications for practice, theory, research, and training in counseling psychology and argues that this movement can be effective only if it affects morbidity and…

Examines California confidentiality laws to exemplify differences in privileges held by psychotherapists and by the clergy. Advises clergy who are also practicing psychotherapists to be clear which role they are filling since confidentiality covers a broader area of communications for the psychotherapist than for the clergyperson. (Author/ABB)

Feelings and behavior can be partially affected by the nutritional state. This article suggests that counselors attend to the eating habits of their clients. (Author)

Mate selection barriers beyond individuals' control are presented as reasons for development of formal mate selection networks. Network processes are described and classified according to the degree of third-party involvement and the degree to which anonymity of participants is protected. (Author)

The president of Association for Specialists in Group Work, a counselor trainer, and a consultant on group counseling, reported questions most often asked and framed responses mindful of beginning and practicing group counselors. Answers cover such topics as group size, selection, emotions, roles, leadership and other areas. (Author/CMG)

Examines the assumptions of "self" made in the professional and managerial discourses of guidance. Suggests that these assumptions obstruct the capacity of guidance workers to explain their own practices. Drawing on contemporary debates over identity, modernity, and postmodernity, argues for a more explicit debate about the self in…

Analysis reveals that as the profession of counseling has increasingly been defined by the solitary practice of counsleing, it has narrowed its vision and mission. Examples from the social and behavioral sciences demonstrating how their contributions could strengthen the profession and practice of counseling are presented. (Author)

Sees four implications for counseling as a result of the additions to research and theory building of social, developmental, and general psychology. From social influence theory and from cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, and developmental research, a prototype "systematic eclectic" task-model directed toward implications is offered. (Author)

Discusses the concept of confidentiality as it relates to therapeutic relationships on the college campus. Maintains that confidentiality must not be violated short of instances where a life is at stake. Roles of therapist and consultant are examined. Implications for policy are discussed. (Author)

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)

Includes a description of the legal rights of the handicapped provided and protected by several pieces of federal legislation. Several important roles for counseling designed to help ensure the rights of handicapped youth and adults are also proposed, such as information, advocacy, parent counseling, and consulting. (Author)

The growth and development of infants and children is examined from the perspective of parenting. The author sees the family as the first educational delivery system for the child and presents concrete suggestions to aid educators and mental health specialists. (Author)

This article suggests skills and attitudes that are necessary for accomplishing the goals of counseling on issues of human sexuality, and how counselors can acquire these skills and attitudes. (Author)

Counselors are attempting to establish their professional identity in a psychological society. That identity will be established by building on a distinguished heritage and taking directions chosen on the basis of service to counselees. (Author)