Counselors from behaviorist, Gestalt, and rational-emotive orientations were compared on four instrument subscales. Results showed a significant relationship between counselor orientation and theoretical tenets. Level of experience did not contribute significantly to within-groups variance. (Author)

Author discusses sex stereotypes and how they relate to transactional analysis. Thus, she claims there are striking similarities between female and male stereotypes and the Child and Adult respectively. Sex stereotypes hinder the attaining of the "I'm O.K. You're O.K." state between males and females. (SE)

External pressures create role demands that may leave counselors feeling "burned out." Professional perspective can be maintained by working with counseling clients, associating with concerned colleagues, and being committed to a counseling theory. Counselors must evaluate themselves and their role, and remain optimistic. (JAC)

Futuristic thinking by counseling psychologists reveals uncertainty as to what direction the profession will take. Counselors must be aware of society's changing needs and problems and actively seek ways to address them. Advanced technology will provide new counseling tools but will require training changes. (JAC)

Teachers, counselors, administrators, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals working in social service agencies have become so specialized that there is very little in common among the various approaches. In order to avoid separation and isolation of these professions and a possible decline in helping effectiveness, the common…