Suggests innovative solutions for mutual benefits for self-help groups and the professionals. Through a derivative paradigm the role of the professional helper within self-help groups is presented. (Author/BL)

Surveyed 58 Virginia mental health counselors in private practice to examine working hours, fees, and the nature of their practices. Results showed most respondents had only a part time private practice and were employed elsewhere as well. The bulk of their counseling consisted of individual and family counseling. (JAC)

The author points out that accountability should give each counselor the kind of responsible freedom that he expects to develop in those he counsels. (Author)

The author explains why he sees neither any similarity nor compatibility between a guidance counselor and an admissions officer. (BY)

By common law, attorneys possess the right of privileged communication. Whether or not the counselor client relationship should also be entitled to the privilege is a matter that generates argument. This article examines the significance of the privilege, and some of the reasons both for and against its extension. (Author)

Employment of school counselors in local employment offices during summer vacations augments ability of Employment Services to aid youthful job seekers and equips school counselors with useful knowledges and skills. (Author)

The authors present a systematic training model for the helping professions developed by Robert R. Carkhuff. The model is further applied to the training of teachers. (BY)

The general conclusion that emerges from this study shows that counselors' perceptions of the pupil control ideology of teachers and principals fit the pattern of custodial pluralistic ignorance. (Author)

The article concludes that the circumstances under which the family counselor finds himself functioning are such that he must be free to move about the district and community unencumbered by the traditional forms of administrative pressures and red tape. (Author)

The author discusses the dual roles that ministers may fill and the further role of the church as a counseling center. (BY)

By describing humanistic guidelines for public education, and by giving dramatic examples of how students are hurt when other philosophies prevail, the authors have gathered a wealth of information for the counselors. (Author)