Describes the therapist as an active participant in the construction of the therapeutic system, explaining how the therapist constructs complex relationships within the evolving therapeutic process. Reevaluates the importance of the individual in the family as an agent of change and as a mediator of triangular relational messages. (Author/NB)

Using the International School Psychology Survey (ISPS) this study aims to advance our knowledge of the characteristics, training, roles and responsibilities, challenges and research interests of school psychologists around the world. Data are presented from five countries; Australia, China (Hong Kong), Germany, Italy and Russia. The ISPS…

This paper advocates a model which would supplement the role of the guidance counselor with the role of a special counselor, who would work with the troubled student. (Author)

Investigates the role perception and level of job satisfaction of Israeli school psychologists. Findings showed that most Israeli school psychologists wish to practice as clinicians and prefer to spend most of their time working with children in individual therapy and counseling their parents. However, both job perception and satisfaction were…

Examines the relationship between mentoring and counseling in the context of a mentoring relationship. Explores how career functions of mentoring are incommensurable with psychosocial functions with a specific focus on counseling. This analysis raises some problems with the notion of counseling as part of the repertoire of the mentor. (Contains 37…

In the past, educational counseling in Latin America has been used to limit economic and political participation and maintain unequal resource distribution. Modernization, the new free trade agreement, and other changes are changing the role of counseling. (SK)

Discusses similarities in the roles of school counselors and librarians, as suggested by "Partners in Action," a resource document from the Ontario Ministry of Education. Describes ways librarians can help counselors and students keep up with current information. (JAC)

Describes scenarios of what work and personal life may be like in postmodern-postindustrial society and how societal changes may impact on lives of people. Based on futuristic observations, offers suggestions about how counseling can be revised to prepare counselors to more adequately meet needs of clients in postindustrial societies. (Author/NB)

A description of guidance and counseling services now in use in Malawi's secondary schools is provided. Survey and interview data were collected from 20 school counselors. The role of counselors and problems identified by counselors are discussed. Recommendations for meeting the needs are delineated. (Author/EMK)

Interviews with 12 Scottish guidance practitioners revealed the following: (1) impartiality has different meanings in different contexts; (2) counselors' beliefs and organizational expectations about impartiality may conflict; (3) clients may not see impartial counselors as in their best interests; and (4) unequal power relations between…

The history of counseling psychology in Australia, which has been marked by confusion and uncertainty about the distinction between it and other applied areas such as clinical psychology, community psychology, educational psychology, and psychotherapy, is discussed in this paper. The development of the Division of Counselling Psychology within the…

Suggests ways in which an efficient combination of individual and group activities may help secondary school counselors meet all students' career guidance needs. (BP)

Through an organization called the Ethnic Committee, L'Amoreaux Collegiate Institute Student Services counselors have had a unique experience in program development. The Committee designs programs to foster tolerance among the various ethnic groups of the school and to promote the successful adjustment of newcomers. (Author)

Describes procedure whereby counselors, as part of their conceptualization for case conferences or supervision, develop metaphors and then make them concrete by constructing drawings or collages which are used as the basis for case discussions with other counselors. (Author/NB)

Informs counselors about important factors to consider in determining whether to classify culturally sanctioned practices as helpful or harmful to children. Also outlines the types of information and documentation that would be required to justify the challenge of a practice viewed to be culturally acceptable among members of a specific group…