The author discusses the changing technological society and its forced change on counseling psychology. He challenges the notion that psychologists need to spend their time on changing individuals; institutions are difficult to change. He forwards the need for new methods and a broadening of the settings in which psychologists work. (Author)

Society can ill afford generations of insecure, non-committed citizens, fearful of making responsible decisions. The author contends that while the counselor cannot claim teaching the decision making process as his exclusive domain, he can and should be its most influential mentor in the educational enterprise. (Author/BY)

In the treatment of children in institutions, the emphasis is shifting from one-to-one therapy to the group living unit as a means of socialization. Such an approach highlights the role of the child care counselor as a primary therapeutic agent. (Author)

Survey of 73 counselors and 72 manpower specialists to determine perceptions of actual and ideal counselor function. A cross-break analysis to ascertain if responses varied according to years in employment service, office size, and educational background produced no differences. Similarities and differences are presented followed by a discussion…

In order to alleviate or avoid future shock for themselves and their clients, counselors face three tasks: to become knowledgeable about future trends and needs; to assess their limitations and strengths; and to learn new coping strategies as indicated by their self-assessment process and projected client needs. (Author)

Suggests that, for every abused student athlete on the college level, there is a high school coach and a counselor somewhere in the background who did not do his or her job. Argues that the power of high school coaches and counselors, if purposively joined, could make NCAA sanctions seem like a slap on the hand. (RS)

Addresses major challenges facing mental health counselors in decade ahead and twenty-first century, including effects of advanced technology on occupational structure, changing family structures, cultural diversity and pluralism, and enlarging populations at risk. Advocates challenges be considered within profession's planning of macrostrategies,…

Claims there is a need for mental health counselors to see the big picture and deal with the system surrounding the individual. Notes psychoeducation can have a positive effect on the therapeutic process. Sets forth a theory and presents programs that can expand the role of mental health counselors. (Author)

Comments on Weinrach's (1990) article "A Psychosocial Look at the Jewish Dilemma" and offers an alternative view of how a Jewish counselor educator responds to tension created by membership in multiple communities with multiple and often competing ritual systems. Concludes challenge of being Jewish is to willingly engage in dialogue. (Author/ABL)

AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEMS, ISSUES, FUNCTIONS, QUESTIONS, AND KINDS OF RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY ACTIVE COUNSELORS IN THE FIELD OF PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES. A QUESTIONNAIRE WAS DEVELOPED FROM ISSUES CONSIDERED TO BE OF IMPORTANCE TO THE PUPIL PERSONNEL PROFESSION AND MAILED TO A RANDOM SAMPLE OF 500 MEMBERS SELECTED FROM A ROSTER OF…

The functions of special education counselors were ranked in order of decreasing importance by educators in public schools throughout Texas. Questionnaires were mailed to 198 educators in 25 school districts; 79% of the subjects participated. Participating were 45 special education counselors, 19 directors of special education, 50 principals…

The need for counselors to extend their skills into the industrial domain is emphasized. A unique model is presented that demonstrates the application to industry of a counselor's skills as program developer, group facilitator, expeditor, resource person, academic instructor, and counselor. (Author)

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)

Contrasts open and closed therapeutic groups in the context of group development research, and reanalyzes data applying the Hill Interaction Matrix. Results supported the existence of a discernable process of development in the closed groups, while open groups with residual members showed counterproductive activity. (LLL)

This book explores how frontline trauma practitioners responded to the crisis of the terrorist attacks of September 11th. Also presented is state-of-the-art information on the psychology of terrorism and an examination of the traumatic impact of terrorism on those directly affected as well as the general population, illustrating ways that…