This book's aim is to improve the integration of Cognitive Information Processing (CIP) theory, research, and practice, leading to more cost-effective career interventions that help persons to make informed and careful career decisions over a lifetime. The starting point for the book's content was the 2004 Sampson, Reardon, Peterson, and Lenz…

As workers face a changing and ever-complex employment landscape, traditional career theories and approaches may not be sufficient in meeting career challenges. Calls for integrated career theories have emerged as more people seek meaning and purpose in their lives and careers. This article proposes a career counseling option that integrates…

The purpose of this study was to develop and validate the Concerns about Counseling Racial Minority Clients (CCRMC) scale among counselor trainees. Sample 1 was used for an exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Four factors were identified, Managing Cultural Differences ([alpha] = 0.82), Offending or Hurting Clients…

Examined both instructional effectiveness in attribution processes and practices in empathic perspective taking, in deconstructing the dispositional bias of counselor trainees. Results show that counselors receiving either of two interventions, exhibited significantly lower dispositional bias in responding to videotaped clinical cases than did…

Tested a path model so as to examine how a modified version of the coercion theory of delinquent behavior fits the data. Focused on family functioning rather than parental behavior. Results suggest that family cohesion is a salient issue in adolescent delinquent behavior, particularly as mediated by involvement with deviant peers. (RJM)

The multimodal career counseling model is a logical extension of Lazarus' multimodal behavior therapy through the assessment of seven modalities that affect the career of the individual. Interventions may be directed at the early decision-making stage or when difficulties are encountered. (Author)

Evaluates a life review intervention for persons with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) disease. Adults with HIV (N=27) were compared on psychological measures of optimism and other attributes. No significant differences were apparent among the interventions, but statistical trends and written evaluations favored the life review intervention.…

Measures the degree to which group guidance and small group counseling generated positive change in the social acceptance and self-esteem of normal and socially inefficacious adolescents. Both methods enhanced the social acceptability of the adolescents, with partial gains recorded in self-esteem. Recommends a combination of both methods. (RJM)

Six basic assumptions are necessary for the counselor to function effectively in a school setting. (1) There exists a relationship between the individual's performance (physical or psychological) and his ability (used or not used). (2) The performance of the client is modifiable. (3) The force or forces affecting the developmental pattern can be…

Dependable Strengths Articulation Process (DSAP) is a self-development process designed to facilitate positive self-constructions and improved personal functioning. This study examined the effectiveness of DSAP interventions. Participants (N=30) were college graduates who had expressed a desire to improve their educational and career planning and…

The ability of several process variables to predict therapy outcome was tested with 30 depressed clients who received cognitive therapy with or without medication. Two types of process variables were studied. Client improvement was found to be predicted by two common factors measured: the therapeutic alliance and the client's emotional involvement…

Introduces the social network paradigm for analysis of social relationships. In nine articles presents basic research and clinical applications for further exploration. Topics include social network intervention with adolescents, the mentally ill, elderly, and families of divorce. (JAC)

Discusses contributions of Krumboltz & Worthington, 1999; Lent, Hacket, & Brown, 1999; Savickas, 1999; Swanson & Fouad, 1999 to the application of career development theories to the school-to-work transition. Concludes with recommendation that theory-building efforts derived from the individual experience of work-bound youth should be included in…

Community Accountability Conferencing (CAC) was first introduced in Queensland, Australia schools in early 1994 after a serious assault in the school community. Some family members, students, and staff were dissatisfied with the solution of suspending the offenders. Seeking an alternative, comprehensive intervention strategy, the school community…