This is a rough draft of the proposed revision of the APGA Ethical Standards; it is not the final copy. (Author)

The counselor, being a part of the educational structure, is seen as being accountable and holds the responsibility of accomplishing certain tasks and functions within established guidance objectives. (BY)

The author presents a model of the ideal counselor. (BY)

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…

Explores the role of proprietary counseling and offers thoughts on becoming an independent counselor. Sees independent counselor boom as a symptom of a systematic counseling failure and sees the problem as the profession's failure to develop a rational single-application system. (NB)

In exploring his narrative as a counselor, this author was led to new growth and insights. Defining the counselor's narrative may be an important supplement to client narrative therapy. (Author)

A sample of Christian counselors (N=497) responded to a survey concerning their ethical beliefs and standards. Although church-based therapists take greater liberties with multiple-role relationships than private office-based therapists, they appear similar with regard to other ethical beliefs and behaviors. (Author/MKA)

Survey results show that although counselors and counselor educators recognize the need for training in death and dying, little is presently being done to help counselors acquire the necessary skills and awareness to work in the area of death and grief. Recommendations for changes are included. (Author)

Presents three fictional dialogues that demonstrate concerns regarding computers and counseling. Evaluation of these dialogues by participants in a computer training workshop is also discussed. (Author)