Presents arguments in support of the definition of counseling psychology as a discipline. Examines the history of disciplines, the process fields of study move through in becoming disciplines, the status of counseling psychology, and the domain of psychological knowledge included in the discipline of counseling psychology. (JAC)

Examines the prominent role that self-awareness now plays in popular psychology and in current speculations on counselor education. Considers the content of self-awareness and describes the various means by which it is achieved. Discusses the presumed relevance of self-awareness for counselors and reviews the research. Presents counterviews.…

Presents the argument that counseling is an instructional process and examines the implications of this position for counseling practice, counseling effectiveness research, and counselor training. An instructional counseling model for counselor training is described. (Author/RC)

Outlines two formulations that generate conceptual perspectives of immediate phenomena: (1) the family system has a time-enduring stability; (2) the family system has an immediate and temporary organization. Integrates systems thinking and Gestalt Therapy while recognizing individual experience as embedded in a self-maintaining system of the…