Discusses case presentation approach as mechanism for improving case conceptualization skills. Describes case presentation as dealing with three conceptualization tasks: (1) identifying and differentiating how observations and inferences provide evidence for clinical judgments; (2) describing components of counseling relationship; and (3)…

Earlier reviews have asserted the superiority of structure versus ambiguity in the practice of group therapy. This review specifies the dimensions that lead to this asserted superiority and examines method and timing of presentation and content of pregroup training. A model is proposed that links content and timing with issues in group…

Presents a model hierarchy of questioning skills in counseling situations, developed to facilitate training of counseling students. Identifies question types and assesses their effectiveness along a continuum. Discusses implications of the mechanisms through which effective questions can be taught in terms of present theoretical assumptions and…

A model is proposed to explain how the learning process of ethical reasoning occurs. It integrates the learning process (Kolb, 1976) and a developmental scheme of ethical reasoning (Van Hoose, 1980). Implications for ethics training in educational programs and ethical behavior in professional practice are discussed. (Author)

Contends that recording has become an administrative rather than a clinical activity, retroactive rather than proactive, bringing its usefulness to clinical practice in question. Presents suggestions for improving the clinical record and for returning it to its proper place as a vital component of clinical practice. (LLL)

Proposes the Effective Supervision and Consultation (ESC) model as a guide for counselor educators who are helping agencies build effective supervision programs. The ESC model is presented with an emphasis on the assessment, training, and evaluation components of consultation services in counselor supervision. (JAC)

This article describes several programs inspired by the discussions of New Directions in Counseling'' presented in recent issues of The Counseling Psychologist. The programs described here have implemented the HRD procedures and can serve as concrete examples of the efficacy of those procedures in academic settings. (Author)

In two recent issues of The Counseling Psychologist focusing on the theme of New Directions in Training, Robert Carkhuff and Steven Zifferblatt outlined their approaches to the preparation of counseling psychologists and other helpers. The purpose of this paper is to summarize, integrate and extend these models such that further paradigms and…

This article describes a molar model for the preparation of professional student personnel workers. Five propositions are presented as a theoretical model. (Author)

In this article, a component of the Racial-Cultural Counseling Competence model is described. The Racial-Cultural Counseling Laboratory is presented to provide readers with an understanding of the cognitive, behavioral, and affective integrative approach to racial-cultural competence training. (Contains 14 references.) (Author)

Outlines a model for using videotape within developmentally based supervision. How videotape both supports and detracts from the evaluative, monitoring, and developmental functions of supervision is outlined. A proposed model for incorporating videotape use into supervision to support developmental goals is then presented. (Contains 39…

Presents research supporting cognitive-behavioral model for counselor supervision and gives conceptual and procedural base for defining and implementing cognitive-behavioral supervision approach. Describes three supervision techniques (mental practice, covert modeling, cognitive modeling) and three supervision interventions (cognitive…

Discusses similarities between group and family modalities, then goes on to explore the application of training methods from family therapy supervision to group work. Reviews several family training models which may be useful for training group counselors and supervisors. (Author/NB)

Describes training strategy designed to teach counseling students basic suicide risk assessment. Method focuses on components of suicide assessment including clinical interview, empirical evaluation, and consultation. Method emphasizes SAD PERSONS Scale, an acronym for the 10 literature-identified suicide risk factors to be investigated during…

Reviews and evaluates 1994 text summarizing Gottman's research efforts to understand marital processes and to identify predictors of dissolution. Describes concluding chapter as attempt to integrate all research concepts and findings into a comprehensive theory of marital stability. Suggests volume is essential for professionals and required for…