Numerous models of clinical supervision have been developed; however, there is little empirical support indicating that any one model is superior. Therefore, common factors approaches to supervision integrate essential components that are shared among counseling and supervision models. The purpose of this paper is to present an innovative model of…

Increasing demands upon the time of the professional school counselor combined with the call by the American School Counselor Association to provide direct services to students may lead many in the profession to wonder from what theoretical standpoint(s) they can best meet these lofty goals. I propose a two phase approach combining person-centered…

There has been a growing body of professional literature regarding the importance of school counselors behaving as leaders in schools. This study builds on that professional literature by investigating how high school counselors perceive their own leadership behaviors. Q methodology was used to develop 40 opinion statements reflecting school…

In this study, the effects of an intervention designed to educate future school principals regarding the role of professional school counselors was examined. After a brief face-to-face presentation covering the ASCA National Model, future principals rated scheduling-registration, enforcement of school policies and rules, discipline, and…

Presents "upstream", a model for the utilization of professional counseling services in the residence halls, encompassing developmental, preventive, and remedial approaches. Suggests that the professional counselor can assist in four capacities in the actualization of these approaches: as a therapist, as a consultant, as a change agent,…

An eclectic statement regarding elements of the counseling process together with a set of descriptive parameters of counseling behavior is presented. This taxonomic system for counseling was designed to clarify communication about counselor behaviors and to develop more precise statements regarding training needs. (Author)

A humanistically-oriented dynamic approach for the treatment of depression in older persons is presented. A multi-level therapeutic model of treatment is discussed in detail. Included are initiation of the therapeutic relationship, specific tools for problem-solving, relationship building, and insight, termination, transference, and…

A review of the counseling literature from 1972 through 1974 suggested consultation and training aimed at remediation and prevention as the most appropriate means for intervention during an era of accountability and cutbacks. Working with communities and institutions rather than with individuals was also stressed. (Author/SE)

This article suggests the application of anticipatory intervention principles in schools to meet the psychological needs of teachers, pupils, and parents as well as of the school as an organizational system for coping with extreme stress caused by either natural or man-made disaster. (Author)

This issue presents the basic theory underlying the dimensions of counseling, illustrates each of the dimensions, and shows their training implications. The issue features articles that illustrate organizational intervention, associational group intervention, and primary group intervention. (Author/LA)

A program designed to prepare students for their role as counselors for black students is outlined. It has much potential for promoting the personal and professional growth of counselors - in - training. (Author/BY)

In order to maintain the progress made within the mental health movement, mental health counselors (MHCs) must continue to raise the awareness of those involved in the care process that MHCs exist; recognize the changes that have occurred in the provision of health care and services; fight for the dignity of the individual; and realize that 20…

This paper offers a plan for organizing one's thinking relative to the initial interview. The five-step plan incorporates pre-planned leads and flexibility. Pre-planning is needed in order to provide direction for the interview, and flexibility is essential for exploring areas of concern unexpectedly introduced by the counselor. (Author)

This article presents practical applications of the theoretical notion of modeling. Use of the live and symbolic models is emphasized, along with the modeling techniques of role reversal and role identification. (Author)

Recommends the adoption of Weed's Problem Oriented Records System by practitioners and supervisors. Also discusses the purposes of recordkeeping in counseling and establishes criteria for adopting documentation systems. Case examples illustrate the applicability of Weed's approach in counseling and practicum supervision. (Author)