Counselors can injure counselees by prying, by passing information along, and by using privileged information as a basis for recommendations to others. Although counselors are not usually sympathetic to a legalistic approach, it is from our constitutional traditions that we can best deduce the kinds of protection that we need. (Author)

This study evaluated the acquired ability of school counselors to predict student perceptual responses as a possible basis for counselor function and identity. The results indicated that counselors are not more accurate in predicting student perceptual responses than are teachers or principals. (Author)

Judges' and clients' ratings of both behavioral and global dimensions of counselor relationship were compared. Results indicated that judges and clients do not perceive the relationship of the counselor similarly. (Author)

Too often when the counselor takes a job in a school, he is unable to establish and maintain his helping position. Some possible reasons for this condition include: (a) lack of a systematic approach, (b) regression to attitudes and concerns held prior to entering the profession, (c) conflict between needs of students and institutional demans, and…

The data gathered indicate that most of the parents questioned as to their perception of a counselor's role agree with what the counselors themselves feel they should be doing, in accordance with standards set up for school counselors. (Author)

Results of the study indicate that stated disagreements in perceptions of counselor function appear to arise from the necessity of counselors performing duties outside the counseling paradigm. (Author)

An examination of the interface between the law of privileged communication and the professional standards of confidentiality reveals a gap between what the law is and what counseling and guidance personnel believe it is. The nature of the law is discussed, and evidence of disagreement with, and misunderstanding of the law by counselors is…

To be maximally effective in preparing counseling psychologists to work with black people, training programs must focus on the growth potential of the counselor as a person. It is desirable to provide special experiences which can assist students in coming to grips with their own feelings about race. (Author)

The concept of the counselor of the future as viewed by this author is not just one person, but the sum responsibilities and characteristics of several kinds of counselors and counseling approaches. (Author/BY)

The inner city counselor is expected to enter into his role understanding students and their culture, as well as the process of social change. It is suggested that counselor education should place potential counselors in public school settings working in teams with practicing counselors, providing relevant experience for future counselors and…

Study findings suggest that, while practicing counselors have high regard for their professors, they do not rate their training as well. Implications are for improved program development. (CJ)

Presents an overview of the Integrative Problem-Centered Therapy (IPCT) Model, and describes its core principles and premises, and basic methodological steps. The IPCT provides a technique for applying individual and family therapy and behavioral, communicational, and psychodynamic orientations to client problems. Its goal is to create efficient…

Defines primary prevention, end-state, and stressful life variable models to guide the design of primary prevention activities. Objectives of primary prevention include reducing the incidence of emotional distress in a designated population and promoting emotional health. Assessment strategies and program components are also discussed. (JAC)